Clarksdale to Clovis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

720.8 miles 1160 km · straight line
864.9 miles estimated 1392 km · driving distance
17h 24min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Clovis?

The distance from Clarksdale to Clovis is 720.8 miles (1160 km) as the crow flies. Clovis is located W of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.9 miles, taking about 17h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi and Clovis in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clarksdale and Clovis. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clarksdale to Clovis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 24min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 53min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 37min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Clovis

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m elevation
Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients