Spanning 317.1 miles across the Desert Southwest, this journey from Clovis to Anthony typically takes about 6 hours and 25 minutes. Since the entire trip stays within New Mexico, it is manageable as a single-day commitment for most drivers. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to complete the trek. While the route is straightforward enough to knock out in one go, you will want to account for at least one planned stop to stay refreshed. Transitioning from the high plains of Clovis toward the southern reaches of the state, you will experience a consistent desert landscape throughout the entire drive.
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
158.6 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 70
154.2 mi
2h 56m
West 2nd Street
100.6 mi
2h 7m
South Prince Street
17.4 mi
21m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi
17m
US 54
13.6 mi
17m
I 25
7.7 mi
10m
East 1st Street
1.6 mi
3m
Anthony Drive
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 154.2 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Anthony, NM.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi·55 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; US 70; US 84
0.5 mi·46 sec·East 1st Street
3
Turn right onto US 70
17 mi·21 min·South Prince Street
4
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Chicago Avenue
5
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East 1st Street
6
Continue on US 70
1.0 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
7
Continue on US 70
91 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 70
8
Turn right onto US 70; US 380
100 mi·2 hr 6 min·West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Bookout Road
10
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi·10 min·US 54; US 70
11
Take the exit onto US 54; US 70
4.9 mi·7 min·US 54; US 70
12
Take the exit onto US 70
63 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
14
Merge onto I 25
7.7 mi·10 min·I 25
15
Merge onto I 10
17 mi·17 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
17
Turn right onto NM 404
0.8 mi·1 min·East O'Hara Road
18
Turn left onto NM 460
1.5 mi·2 min·Anthony Drive
19
Enter roundabout onto NM 460
409 ft·6 sec·South Anthony Drive
20
Continue on NM 460
115 ft·4 sec·South Anthony Drive
21
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft·12 sec·Miller Street
22
Turn left
107 ft·7 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive covers over 300 miles, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Anthony before dark. With a requirement for at least one stop, look for opportunities to refuel during the middle portion of the route to avoid running low on the 154.2-mile stretch of US 70. Keep in mind that flexibility is a major advantage here; since the total duration is just over 6.5 hours, you have the freedom to adjust your pace based on traffic or personal preference. Always double-check your fuel gauge before leaving the Clovis area, as the $48 estimate assumes a consistent run through the desert. Prioritizing consistent hydration and regular movement during your single mandatory stop will make the long miles behind the wheel much more manageable.
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 158.6 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.2 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 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.6 miles or 3h 12m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clovis, 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 Clovis, NM
This is one driving day of about 317.1 miles and 6h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Clovis, 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 US 70 for about 154.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 315.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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18.7 mi into trip|~23m in|East 1st Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
112.1 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
226.7 mi into trip|~4h 40m in|US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
314.4 mi into trip|~6h 20m in
Take the exit toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
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315.5 mi into trip|~6h 21m in|NM 460 / Anthony Drive
Turn left onto NM 460 / Anthony Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.89 one way
$95.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$52.57
$105.14
premium
$4.56
$56.92
$113.83
diesel
$5.61
$70.01
$140.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.1
1
$33.30
$15.22
Efficient EV
79.3
0
$27.75
$12.68
EV Truck/SUV
126.8
1
$44.39
$20.29
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clovis, NM
Night
in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anthony, NM
Night
in Anthony on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
White Sands National Park
National Park
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$25
near mile 240.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile that combines local navigation with significant stretches of open road. You will start by navigating South Prince Street and West 2nd Street before transitioning to US 70, which serves as the primary artery for 55% of your trip. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 154.2 miles on US 70, requiring you to maintain focus during long periods of highway driving. Because the road conditions shift between local streets and high-speed highway travel, the pace will feel varied as you move through different desert environments. Prepare for a steady, consistent experience that demands attention to your fuel levels during the longest highway stretches.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 154.2 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in near East 1st Street.
Driving Effort4/10
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 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.1 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 226.7 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 25m. Total distance: 317.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 154.2 miles on US 70. 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 Anthony, 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 18.7 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.1 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 226.7 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — White Sands National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Anthony, NM before the return drive.
