Clovis to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.9 miles 830.3 km · straight line
619.1 miles estimated 996.4 km · driving distance
12h 27min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clovis from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Clovis to Grand Canyon is 515.9 miles (830.3 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located WNW of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.1 miles, taking about 12h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico and Grand Canyon in Arizona.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clovis and Grand Canyon. 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 Clovis to Grand Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 27min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 56min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 11min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clovis & Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m elevation
Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients