Clovis to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

713.6 miles 1148.4 km · straight line
856.3 miles estimated 1378.1 km · driving distance
17h 14min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Clovis from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Clovis to Lafayette, Louisiana is 713.6 miles (1148.4 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located ESE of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.3 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Clovis and Lafayette, Louisiana. 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 Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 14min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 41min $69–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 24min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clovis & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m elevation
Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients