How far is Truth or Consequences, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Truth or Consequences, NM to Clovis, NM is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
325.83 mi
05h 21m
Flight
248.62 mi
400.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.62 mi
Kilometers
400.12 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.83 mi
Kilometers
524.38 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 AM MDT
Return by in Truth or Consequences
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truth or Consequences
2026-04-17T01:21
Arrive Clovis
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truth or Consequences
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
Capitan
NM

Village in New Mexico, USA

From Truth or Consequences
162.7 mi
02h 40m
To Clovis
163.1 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 25 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Truth or Consequences and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Truth or Consequences and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Pershing Street

    14 m · 4 sec · South Pershing Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    957 ft · 33 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Date Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Date Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Date Street

    43 m · 2 sec · North Date Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Date Street

    124 m · 8 sec · North Date Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Date Street

    1369 ft · 31 sec · North Date Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Date Street

    57 m · 11 sec · North Date Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Date Street

    1283 ft · 29 sec · Date Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    60 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

    2112 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Street

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    43.6 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Relief Route

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway Relief Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route

  15. 15

    Continue on Clovis Highway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Truth or Consequences and Clovis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
107 mi · 33%
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 26%
Date Street
60.2 mi · 18%
Relief Route
6.18 mi · 2%
North Date Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Highway Relief Route
1.28 mi
Longest Stretch

2nd Street

Continue on 2nd Street

107 mi · 02h 19m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
248.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capitan
02h 40m from Truth or Consequences
Leave By
6:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Truth or Consequences to Clovis?

The road trip is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Capitan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Truth or Consequences and 163.1 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 6:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.55 one way or $87.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Clovis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truth or Consequences and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 248.62 mi (400.12 km).

Truth or Consequences

#1 Truth or Consequences

City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

Population5,769
Coordinates33.1284000, -107.2528100
Altitude1294
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pershing Street (-107.252747, 33.1284)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.52 L · about $43.55
Round trip
$87.10
23 gal · 87.04 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.55 $87.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.98 $97.96
Premium $4.63 $53.19 $106.38
Diesel $5.42 $62.27 $124.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Truth or Consequences and Clovis. The current time is 01:21:33.

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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.