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Trip from Las Vegas, 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

3h 17m

Distance

171.3 mi

276 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States

Las Vegas, NM

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city in and county seat of Curry County, New Mexico, United States

Clovis, NM

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Trip Overview

This 171.3-mile drive from Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Clovis, New Mexico, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes. You'll primarily be on US Highway 60 and US 84, with a substantial 97% of the journey on highways, making it a straightforward, highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $26, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two points within the Desert Southwest region. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient journey without the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight left.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.6 miles from Las Vegas, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 60 56.8 mi 1h 7m
US 84 41.9 mi 47m
South US Highway 84 41.1 mi 46m
I 40 19.9 mi 19m
I 25 5.6 mi 5m
West 7th Street 2.4 mi 4m
East Sumner Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
North 4th Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 60 — 56.8 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NM and Clovis, NM.

1

Start on Bridge Street

91 ft · 1 sec · Bridge Street
2

Continue on National Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · National Avenue
3

Turn right onto 4th Street

284 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street
4

Turn right onto I 25 Bus

218 ft · 11 sec · Grand Avenue
5

Turn left onto NM 104

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East University
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
7

Merge onto I 25

5.6 mi · 5 min · I 25
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
9

Turn left onto US 84

42 mi · 47 min · US 84
10

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 84
11

Merge onto I 40

20 mi · 19 min · I 40
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 relatively short 3-hour and 17-minute duration for this 171.3-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave Las Vegas, NM, at your leisure. A morning departure is recommended to maximize your time upon arrival in Clovis, NM. With only one major stretch of 56.8 miles on US Highway 60, you can easily plan for a single fuel or rest stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches, and remember the estimated fuel cost is around $26. This route is designed for efficient travel, so pack snacks and enjoy the straightforward journey.

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 85.6 miles from Las Vegas, NM, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 38 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.6 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

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 Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NM

This is one driving day of about 171.3 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Las Vegas, 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 Highway 60 for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Santa Rosa, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Rosa, NM

86 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.

Popular next leg

Santa Rosa, NM to Clovis, NM

104.9 mi · 2h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Santa Rosa, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Rosa, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.6 miles from Las Vegas, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 110.1

Fort Sumner, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 171.3

Clovis, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 171.3

Clovis, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 171.3

Clovis, New Mexico

+18668167584

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 171.3

Clovis, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 73.4

Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 73.4

Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Billy The Kid Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 110.1

Fort Sumner, New Mexico

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+15753552380

Visit website

Sumner Lake State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 97.9

Lake Sumner, New Mexico

+15753552541

Visit website

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 0.6 and 168.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | 4th Street

Turn right onto 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | NM 104 / East University

Turn left onto NM 104 / East University

Navigation decision point

4
7.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 84

Turn left onto US 84

Navigation decision point

5
48.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
168.9 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | West 7th Street

Turn left onto West 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.87 one way

$51.74 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $28.40 $56.80
premium $4.56 $30.75 $61.49
diesel $5.61 $37.82 $75.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $17.99 $8.22
Efficient EV 42.8 0 $14.99 $6.85
EV Truck/SUV 68.5 0 $23.98 $10.96

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Las Vegas, NM

Evening in Las Vegas on Saturday

Local time

8:50 PM

MDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clovis, NM

Evening in Clovis on Saturday

Local time

8:50 PM

MDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Clear

SW 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 1:31AM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 1:22AM MDT until April 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

43°F

Santa Rosa, NM

86 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

23 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

3h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Fort Union National Monument

Fort Union National Monument

National Monument

Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, and along the eroded Santa Fe Trail, lie the adobe walled ruins of the largest 19th century military fort in the region. From 1851...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 5.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 171.3-mile stretch, with 97% of your travel on main roads like US Highway 60 and US 84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.8 miles on US Highway 60, offering a good period of consistent travel. While the highway focus suggests a steady pace, the route is not solely an interstate grind, providing a blend of efficient travel. The character of the road is likely to be straightforward, allowing you to cover ground effectively as you move through the landscape.

97% 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: 56.8 mi on US Highway 60.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 60 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near 4th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 104 / East University): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Las Vegas, NM

Full guide →

Las Vegas is a lovely town in New Mexico in the United States of America. It is an under appreciated gem and a far cry from the Southwestern chic of nearby Santa Fe, with a large collection of historic Victorian homes and other remnants from when Las Vegas was a roaring railroad town. Other attractions include the Montezuma Castle, Storrie Lake, and the New Mexico Highlands University.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 171.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on US Highway 60. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 104 / East University): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Fort Union National Monument and Pecos National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Clovis, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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