Los Chavez to Clovis is 249.9 miles and takes about 4 hours 39 minutes via Coronado Freeway and US Highway 60, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Mexico, traversing the Desert Southwest region for its entirety. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. You'll encounter a 97% highway share, so expect to cover most of the distance on major roads. This is a good choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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
124.9 miles from Los Chavez, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Coronado Freeway
116.9 mi
2h
US Highway 60
56.8 mi
1h 7m
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi
46m
I 25
22.1 mi
23m
NM 314
5.2 mi
9m
West 7th Street
2.4 mi
4m
East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi
1m
Main Street Northwest
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Coronado Freeway
— 116.9 mi, about 2h
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,021 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,556
Quietest
2 AM
~333 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Chavez, NM and Clovis, NM.
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Start on Square Deal Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Square Deal Road
2
Turn left onto NM 314
5.2 mi·9 min·NM 314
3
Continue on NM 314
0.5 mi·59 sec·NM-314 N
4
Turn left onto NM 6
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street Southwest
5
Continue on NM 6
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street Northwest
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
7
Merge onto I 25
22 mi·23 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 226B-AToward I 40: Gallup, Santa RosaUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 226AToward I 40 East: Santa RosaUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 40
117 mi·2 hr·Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
12
Turn right onto US 84
264 ft·3 sec·Historic Route 66
13
Continue on US 84
41 mi·46 min·South US Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi·45 sec·North 4th Street
15
Continue on US 60; US 84
1.3 mi·1 min·East Sumner Avenue
16
Continue on US 60; US 84
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·US Highway 60
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi·4 min·West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto North Main Street
41 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour 39-minute drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to make the most of daylight, especially since it's a single-day trip. With only one recommended stop, you can plan to break up the 249.9 miles strategically. Consider a fuel stop before you leave Los Chavez, as the $37 fuel budget is an estimate and prices can fluctuate. The longest stretch without a major town is 116.9 miles on the Coronado Freeway, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment.
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 124.9 miles from Los Chavez, NM, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.9 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 55 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.9 miles or 2h 15m 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 44m
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 Los Chavez, 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 Los Chavez, NM
This is one driving day of about 249.9 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Los Chavez, 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 Coronado Freeway for about 116.9 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 247.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.7 mi into trip|~13m in|I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.8 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 226B-A
Toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
8
30 mi into trip|~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 226A
Toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
5
30.5 mi into trip|~37m 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
247.5 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.90 one way
$77.80 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$42.89
$85.77
premium
$4.71
$46.35
$92.70
diesel
$6.18
$60.79
$121.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75
0
$26.24
$12.00
Efficient EV
62.5
0
$21.87
$10.00
EV Truck/SUV
100
1
$34.99
$15.99
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Los Chavez, NM
Late night
in Los Chavez on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
E 5 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 12:04AM MDT until October 17 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 12:04AM MDT until October 17 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Destination
Clovis, NM
Late night
in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 15 to 30 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 12:04AM MDT until October 17 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 12:04AM MDT until October 17 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
48°F
Edgewood, NM
125 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
9 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 39m 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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 25.8
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?
You'll spend nearly all of your time on major roadways, with 97% of the 249.9-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch of highway is 116.9 miles on the Coronado Freeway, indicating long periods of consistent driving. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads towards the end of your trip. Given the high highway percentage, you'll likely notice the flow of interstates and major US highways as you cover ground efficiently.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.9 mi on Coronado Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Coronado Freeway and US Highway 60. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near I 25.
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 249.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 7.7 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,087 ft4,120 ft
Total Climb
3,152 ft
Total Descent
3,572 ft
Highest Point
7,087 ft
~82.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,966 ft
Notable High Points
6,824 ft at ~49.7 miles+606 ft prominence
7,087 ft at ~82.8 miles+868 ft prominence
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 Los Chavez, NM to Clovis, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Rosa along the way.
Clovis is a city in the southeastern region of New Mexico, in Curry County, near the Texas state line. It is famous for the nearby archaeological site where "Clovis man" was discovered. It is a military community supporting nearby Cannon Air Force Base.
Top landmarks
•Hotel Clovis — historic building in Clovis, New Mexico, US
•State Theater — movie theater in Clovis, New Mexico, United States
•Clovis Depot — railway station in Clovis, the United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 249.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.9 miles on Coronado Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 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 7.7 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 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 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Clovis, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
