Drive or Fly: Clovis, NM to Anthony, NM?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for CVN–ELP. At 317 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 25m

Distance

317.1 mi

Total Cost

$105

CO2

128 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$70

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 11m

31m in the air

Air Distance

257 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

66 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clovis, NM → CVN 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 31m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → Anthony, NM 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Clovis, NM CVN — Clovis Municipal Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Anthony, NM ELP — El Paso International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CVN and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 14m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 13m

7h 10m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

15 kg

Route

Greyhound US1190S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clovis, NM → Clovis (Cortex Gas) (CLO6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 430m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → Anthony, NM 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From CLO6 — Clovis (Cortex Gas) 2 mi, ~10m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 18 mi, ~28m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 25m	3h 11m	8h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$105	$185	$29
Carbon footprint	128 kg CO₂	66 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Clovis, NM to Anthony, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.