Origin
Clovis, NM
Night in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
10:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, NM to Portales, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clovis, NM
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Portales, NM
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Trip Overview
Connecting Clovis and Portales, New Mexico, this short 19-mile transit is a quick trip that takes roughly 22 minutes to complete. Because of the limited distance, you can easily handle this as a simple one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local streets, including East 1st Street, South Prince Street, and North Chicago Avenue, rather than major interstate corridors. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical drive within the Desert Southwest. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this straightforward route offers a no-fuss connection between two neighboring communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Prince Street | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| East 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Chicago Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Prince Street
— 17.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Portales, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chicago Avenue
5
Turn left
505 ft
·
17 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NM 88
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 3rd Street
7
Arrive at destination
NM 88
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 70 / South Prince Street
Turn right onto US 70 / South Prince Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NM 88 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto NM 88 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Portales, NM
Night in Portales on Saturday
Local time
10:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will be navigating city-style roads that require your full attention, making it feel more like a local errand than a long-haul road trip. Because the journey is only 19 miles long, there are no extended, uninterrupted stretches of road to settle into. Instead, you will find yourself transitioning through various intersections as you move between the two towns. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes direct access over scenic cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on South Prince Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 70 / South Prince Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clovis, NM to Portales, NM is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 70 / South Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (NM 88 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on South Prince Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.9 miles (US 70 / South Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (NM 88 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portales, NM before heading back.
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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