How far is South Valley, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from South Valley, NM to Clovis, NM is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.81 mi
03h 51m
Flight
201.63 mi
324.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.63 mi
Kilometers
324.49 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.81 mi
Kilometers
369.85 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM MDT
Return by in South Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Valley
2026-04-19T04:07
Arrive Clovis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Valley
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Rosa
NM

City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States

From South Valley
115.2 mi
01h 55m
To Clovis
114.6 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Valley and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Valley and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 km · 7 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    617 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    575 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    2139 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Pan American Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa

    1267 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa

    2338 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    116.9 mi · 2 hr · Coronado Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Sumner Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 60

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Valley and Clovis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coronado Freeway
117 mi · 51%
US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 25%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 18%
Pan American Freeway
5.28 mi · 2%
West 7th Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Coronado Freeway

Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

117 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
201.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Rosa
01h 55m from South Valley
Leave By
9:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Valley and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Valley to Clovis?

The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from South Valley and 114.6 miles from Clovis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Valley and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Rosa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Rosa.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

87 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Valley and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 201.63 mi (324.49 km).

South Valley

#1 South Valley

Census designated place

Population40,976
Coordinates35.0100500, -106.6780800
Altitude1501
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: Tierra Verde Place (-106.680219, 35.012908)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.7 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.43
16.22 gal · 61.4 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.71 $61.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.54 $69.08
Premium $4.63 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $5.42 $43.92 $87.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Valley and Clovis. The current time is 04:07:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.