Drive or Fly: Clovis, NM to Mesquite, 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–LRU. At 305 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 13m

Distance

305.6 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

123 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

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 6m

31m in the air

Air Distance

254 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

65 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clovis, NM → CVN 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 31m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LRU → Mesquite, NM 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Mesquite, NM LRU — Las Cruces International Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 3h 7m 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

7h 6m

6h 15m on road

Total Cost

$28

CO2

15 kg

Route

Greyhound US1190S

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 375m

Arrival 10m

Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) (LAC6) → Mesquite, NM 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

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

To LAC6 — Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) 11 mi, ~16m 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 13m	3h 6m	7h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$185	$28
Carbon footprint	123 kg CO₂	65 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

305.6 mi 6h 13m

via US 70, US 70; US 380, US 54; US 70

Alternative (+54 min)

339.8 mi 7h 8m

via US 70; US 380, US 70, US 60; US 84

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