How far is Thoreau, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Thoreau, NM to Clovis, NM is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thoreau and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thoreau and Clovis.
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Start on Lenore Avenue
64 m · 11 sec · Lenore Avenue
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Turn right onto Hawk Drive
50 m · 6 sec · Hawk Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
2569 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 371
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Take the ramp left toward I 40: Grants, Albuquerque
2732 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
222.7 mi · 3 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66
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Continue on South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84
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Continue on North 4th Street
1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thoreau and Clovis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40
Merge slight left
223 mi · 03h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Thoreau and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thoreau to Clovis?
The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Thoreau and 163.6 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.63 one way or $87.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thoreau and Sunny near Clovis.
Stop Ideas Near Moriarty
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moriarty.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
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Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thoreau and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 292.55 mi (470.82 km).
#1 Thoreau
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.4025300, -108.2234000 |
| Altitude | 2177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $43.63 | $87.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.06 | $98.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.28 | $106.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.38 | $124.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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