Clovis, NM to Bosque Farms, NM is 238.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m via I 40, US 60, and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Desert Southwest, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a high percentage of highway travel, making it efficient for covering ground. It's a manageable one-day trip, perfect if you're looking to get to your destination without an overnight stop.
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
119.4 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
116.5 mi
1h 59m
US 60
58.1 mi
1h 8m
US Highway 84
41.1 mi
46m
Pan American Freeway
9.7 mi
10m
Broadway Boulevard Southeast
3.5 mi
5m
NM 47
2.5 mi
3m
West 7th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Bosque Farms Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 116.5 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Bosque Farms, NM.
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Start on North Main Street
41 ft·5 sec·North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2.3 mi·4 min·West 7th Street
3
Turn right onto US 60; US 84
58 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 60; US 84
4
Turn right onto US 84
0.6 mi·42 sec·North 4th Street
5
Continue on US 84
41 mi·46 min·US Highway 84
6
Continue on US 84
0.1 mi·11 sec·Historic Route 66
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 40 West
8
Merge onto I 40
117 mi·1 hr 59 min·I 40
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·17 sec
Exit 159B-CToward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa FeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 159BToward I 25 South: Las CrucesUse the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 25
9.7 mi·10 min·Pan American Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 215Toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of IsletaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto NM 47
3.5 mi·5 min·Broadway Boulevard Southeast
15
Continue on NM 47
2.5 mi·3 min·NM 47
16
Continue on NM 47
1.2 mi·2 min·Bosque Farms Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Esperanza Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Esperanza Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto West Bosque Loop
207 ft·7 sec·West Bosque Loop
19
Turn right
44 ft·3 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
50 ft·3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 29m estimated drive time, leaving Clovis in the morning is ideal to ensure you have plenty of daylight. The route is efficient, so you might only need one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 116.5-mile stretch on I 40, as services might be less frequent in some sections. With a fuel cost estimate of $36, it's a budget-friendly option for a single day's travel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.4 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.5 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.4 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bosque Farms, 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 238.7 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 I 40 for about 116.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 102.3 and 230.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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102.3 mi into trip|~2h in
Turn left toward I 40 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West
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219.1 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 159B-C
Toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Sant...
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219.4 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 159B
Toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
5
220.2 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge onto I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
230.2 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.05 one way
$72.10 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$39.57
$79.15
premium
$4.56
$42.84
$85.69
diesel
$5.61
$52.70
$105.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.6
0
$25.06
$11.46
Efficient EV
59.7
0
$20.89
$9.55
EV Truck/SUV
95.5
1
$33.42
$15.28
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning
in Clovis on Sunday
Local time
8:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bosque Farms, NM
Morning
in Bosque Farms on Sunday
Local time
8:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Edgewood, NM
119 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
39 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Petroglyph National Monument
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 222.3
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 96% of the trip on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 116.5 miles on I 40, which means long, consistent cruising. Expect the highway to conclude as you approach Bosque Farms, transitioning to surface roads for the final miles. The high highway percentage suggests minimal interruptions from frequent exits or lower speed limits for a considerable portion of the drive.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.5 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.3 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 238.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clovis, NM to Bosque Farms, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
219.1 mi in|~4h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 238.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.5 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bosque Farms, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Bosque Farms, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
