Clovis to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clovis from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Clovis to Palm Springs, California is 763.5 miles (1228.8 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located W of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916.3 miles, taking about 18h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico and Palm Springs, California in California.

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 Clovis and Palm Springs, California. 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.