Clovis to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

940.9 miles 1514.2 km · straight line
1129 miles estimated 1817 km · driving distance
22h 43min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clovis from Yosemite?

The distance from Clovis to Yosemite is 940.9 miles (1514.2 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1129 miles, taking about 22h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 43min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 16min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 32min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clovis & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients