Spanning 397.4 miles across the Desert Southwest, this journey from Flora Vista to Clovis typically takes about 7 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. Because the route is categorized as a mixed drive, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day, though you should budget approximately $61 for fuel to cover the distance. You will navigate a variety of roads, starting on South Bloomfield Boulevard before transitioning to the Coronado Freeway and eventually US Highway 60. While the drive is manageable in one go, the total time behind the wheel requires some stamina. It is a straightforward trek across New Mexico that keeps you within the same desert region from start to finish.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.7 miles from Flora Vista, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi
2h 48m
Coronado Freeway
114.5 mi
1h 57m
US Highway 60
56.8 mi
1h 7m
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi
46m
I 25
11.4 mi
12m
Crouch Mesa Road
6.8 mi
11m
Bloomfield Highway
6.2 mi
7m
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
South Bloomfield Boulevard
— 150.5 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flora Vista, NM and Clovis, NM.
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Start on NCM 3490
203 ft·14 sec·Road 3490
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Turn left onto CM 350
6.8 mi·11 min·Crouch Mesa Road
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Turn left onto US 64
6.2 mi·7 min·Bloomfield Highway
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Take the exit
484 ft·13 sec
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Merge onto US 550
150 mi·2 hr 48 min·South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue on US 550
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 550
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 550
0.9 mi·1 min·US 550
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 25 South
9
Merge onto I 25
11 mi·12 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Exit 230Toward San Mateo BoulevardUse the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
460 ft·10 sec·Osuna Road Northeast
12
Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi·7 min·San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
14
Merge onto I 40
115 mi·1 hr 57 min·Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
16
Turn right onto US 84
264 ft·3 sec·Historic Route 66
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Continue on US 84
41 mi·46 min·South US Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi·45 sec·North 4th Street
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Continue on US 60; US 84
1.3 mi·1 min·East Sumner Avenue
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Continue on US 60; US 84
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·US Highway 60
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi·4 min·West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
41 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
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Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your 7-hour and 30-minute journey manageable, plan for at least two strategic stops to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are facing a long day on the road, departing early in the morning is your best bet for avoiding fatigue and finishing your travel before dark. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge during that initial 150.5-mile stretch on South Bloomfield Boulevard, as you will want to ensure you have plenty of range before hitting the middle portion of the trip. Because this is a single-day commitment, prioritize your comfort by packing plenty of water and snacks to account for the desert climate. Use the flexibility of your two planned stops to time your breaks around the transition between major highway segments.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.7 miles from Flora Vista, NM, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.5 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 87 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.7 miles or 3h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 18m
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 Flora Vista, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flora Vista, NM
This is one driving day of about 397.4 miles and 7h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Flora Vista, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Bloomfield Boulevard for about 150.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 395 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road
Turn left onto CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road
Navigation decision point
5
165 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
176.5 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward San Mateo Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 230
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
5
180.5 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge onto I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
395 mi into trip|~7h 26m in|West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.02 one way
$120.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$65.88
$131.77
premium
$4.56
$71.33
$142.66
diesel
$5.61
$87.74
$175.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.2
1
$41.73
$19.08
Efficient EV
99.4
1
$34.77
$15.90
EV Truck/SUV
159
1
$55.64
$25.43
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Flora Vista, NM
Evening
in Flora Vista on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clovis, NM
Evening
in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°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
41 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
7h 30m 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.
Aztec Ruins National Monument
National Monument
Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally...
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 178.2
Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people from 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), through hiking & biking trails, rang...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$25
near mile 54.8
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
$25
near mile 150.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is a mix of different road types rather than a single monotonous stretch. With a 57% highway share, you will encounter both high-speed sections and more localized driving conditions. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs early on, covering 150.5 miles along South Bloomfield Boulevard, so prepare to settle in for a significant stretch before your first transition. As you progress from the Coronado Freeway onto US Highway 60, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to remain alert to changing traffic patterns. It is a practical path that balances open-road cruising with the nuances of regional transit.
57% 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: 150.5 mi on South Bloomfield Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 397.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road): Navigation decision point; at 165 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.5 miles: 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 7h 30m. Total distance: 397.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.5 miles on South Bloomfield Boulevard. 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 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 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 2 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: near the start (CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road): Navigation decision point; at 165 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Aztec Ruins National Monument, Petroglyph National Monument and Chaco Culture National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 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.
