How far is Taos Pueblo, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Taos Pueblo, NM to Clovis, NM is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
251.74 mi
04h 48m
Flight
192.59 mi
309.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.59 mi
Kilometers
309.94 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.74 mi
Kilometers
405.13 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM MDT
Return by in Taos Pueblo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taos Pueblo
2026-04-16T02:54
Arrive Clovis
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taos Pueblo
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 Taos Pueblo
125.6 mi
02h 24m
To Clovis
126.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 25 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taos Pueblo and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taos Pueblo and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    628 ft · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rotten Tree Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Rotten Tree Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    670 ft · 18 sec · Middle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Spider Rock Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spider Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Clinic Road

    90 m · 8 sec · New Clinic Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Spider Road

    1667 ft · 50 sec · Spider Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

    539 ft · 11 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

  8. 8

    Continue on Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

    30 m · 7 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Norte

    3018 ft · 2 min · Paseo del Pueblo Norte

  10. 10

    Continue on Paseo del Pueblo Sur

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New Mexico Highway 518

    59 m · 3 sec · New Mexico Highway 518

  12. 12

    Continue on High Road to Taos

    15.7 mi · 27 min · High Road to Taos

  13. 13

    Continue on New Mexico Highway 518

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · New Mexico Highway 518

  14. 14

    Continue on 7th Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mills Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mills Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East University

    1227 ft · 21 sec · East University

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1035 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    41.6 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84

  27. 27

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Sumner Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 60

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taos Pueblo 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 23%
New Mexico Highway 518
53.4 mi · 21%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 16%
East University
26.5 mi · 11%
High Road to Taos
15.7 mi · 6%
7th Street
3.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 60

Continue on US Highway 60

56.8 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Rosa
02h 24m from Taos Pueblo
Leave By
7:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taos Pueblo and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taos Pueblo to Clovis?

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 125.6 miles from Taos Pueblo and 126.1 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 7:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taos Pueblo and 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 Taos Pueblo and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 192.59 mi (309.94 km).

Taos Pueblo

#1 Taos Pueblo

Census-designated place in New Mexico

Population1,135
Coordinates36.4386400, -105.5444500
Altitude2170
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.544608, 36.438575)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.63 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.26
17.76 gal · 67.26 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.63 $67.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.82 $75.64
Premium $4.63 $41.07 $82.14
Diesel $5.42 $48.09 $96.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Taos Pueblo and Clovis. The current time is 02:54:25.

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.