How far is Vado, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Vado, NM to Clovis, NM is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vado and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vado and Clovis.
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Start on Boyer Road
9 m · 8 sec · Boyer Road
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Turn sharp right onto Highway 478
1632 ft · 30 sec · Highway 478
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Turn right onto Holguin Road
1623 ft · 47 sec · Holguin Road
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Turn right onto Vado Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vado Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vado Road
95 m · 6 sec · Vado Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vado Road
157 m · 10 sec · Vado Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
552 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
718 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70 East: Alamogordo
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bataan Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
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Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
691 ft · 19 sec · South White Sands Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
760 ft · 35 sec
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Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5 mi · 8 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70
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Turn right onto South Bookout Road
1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road
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Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Relief Route
6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route
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Continue on Highway Relief Route
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route
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Continue on Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn slight left
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2231 ft · 53 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 Vado and Clovis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 02h 05m
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 Vado 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 Vado to Clovis?
The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Vado and 155.4 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 $41.43 one way or $82.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vado and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vado and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 254.92 mi (410.26 km).
#1 Vado
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,194 |
| Coordinates | 32.1117600, -106.6625000 |
| Altitude | 1165 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $41.43 | $82.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.59 | $93.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.60 | $101.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.24 | $118.48 |
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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