Origin
Alamo, NM
Late night in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, NM to Clovis, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
301.4 mi
485 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo, NM
Mark Direen
Clovis, NM
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Alamo, NM to Clovis, NM is 301.4 miles and takes about 6h 12m via I 40 and US Highway 60, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within the Desert Southwest, offering a straightforward, highway-focused journey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a practical choice for a single-day drive. Expect a consistent pace as you traverse New Mexico. The relatively short duration means you can depart at a reasonable hour and still arrive with time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.7 miles from Alamo, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 149.4 mi | 2h 34m |
| US Highway 60 | 56.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| South US Highway 84 | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| County Road | 24.6 mi | 41m |
| Indian Service Route 54 | 20.3 mi | 43m |
| West 7th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Road 6 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Sumner Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 149.4 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
3
Turn sharp left onto Indian Service Route 54
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Indian Service Route 54
4
Continue on County Road
25 mi
·
41 min
·
County Road
5
Continue on Indian Service Route 54
13 mi
·
32 min
·
Indian Service Route 54
6
Turn right onto Fama Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fama Road
7
Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Old Highway 66
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 66
9
At end of road, turn left onto NM 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 6
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
11
Merge onto I 40
149 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
13
Turn right onto US 84
264 ft
·
3 sec
·
Historic Route 66
14
Continue on US 84
41 mi
·
46 min
·
South US Highway 84
15
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 4th Street
16
Continue on US 60; US 84
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sumner Avenue
17
Continue on US 60; US 84
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US Highway 60
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto North Main Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 12m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to comfortably reach Clovis, NM. While the longest stretch on I 40 is substantial, you'll have opportunities for breaks along US Highway 60 and US Highway 84. There's only one recommended stop noted, so plan your fuel and rest accordingly, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you transition between major highways. With a total distance of 301.4 miles and a fuel cost around $46, this drive is manageable for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.7 miles from Alamo, NM, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.7 miles or 3h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clovis, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alamo, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, NM
This is one driving day of about 301.4 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Alamo, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 149.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.7 miles from Alamo, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 299.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Indian Service Route 54
Turn sharp left onto Indian Service Route 54
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Fama Road
Turn right onto Fama Road
Navigation decision point
4
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
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Highland Boulevard
Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
299.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 8m in
|
West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.52 one way
$91.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $49.97 | $99.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.55 | $133.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.65 | $14.47 |
| Efficient EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.37 | $12.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.6 | 1 | $42.20 | $19.29 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clovis, NM
Late night in Clovis on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Edgewood, NM
151 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey on major roads like I 40 and US Highway 60. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 149.4 miles on I 40, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of US Highway 84 means you'll experience a slight shift in road character as you progress. The overall feel is one of steady forward momentum across the New Mexico landscape.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US Highway 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Indian Service Route 54.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Indian Service Route 54): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 45.6 miles (Fama Road): Navigation decision point; at 46.5 miles (Highland Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 301.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clovis, NM before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Indian Service Route 54): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 45.6 miles (Fama Road): Navigation decision point; at 46.5 miles (Highland Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Clovis, NM before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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