Connecting Lovington to Clovis, this 106.2-mile journey takes you through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Tatum Highway and Clovis Highway before arriving on North Main Street. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the entire drive. This route is an ideal choice if you need a reliable, direct connection between these two New Mexico hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Lovington, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Tatum Highway
84.1 mi
1h 37m
Clovis Highway
17.4 mi
21m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
South Chicago Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Plains Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
East 1st Street
0.5 mi
<1m
West 7th Street
0.4 mi
1m
South Main Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Tatum Highway
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovington, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on NM 83
21 ft·4 sec·East Avenue D
2
Turn right onto US 82
0.3 mi·21 sec·South Main Avenue
3
Continue on US 82
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
4
Continue on US 82
1.2 mi·1 min·Tatum Highway
5
Continue on US 82
0.5 mi·36 sec·Plains Highway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
7
Continue on NM 206
83 mi·1 hr 36 min·Tatum Highway
8
Continue on NM 206
0.1 mi·22 sec·South Avenue C
9
Turn right onto West 7th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 7th Street
10
Turn left onto South Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·South Chicago Avenue
11
Merge onto US 70
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Chicago Avenue
12
Continue on US 70
17 mi·21 min·Clovis Highway
13
Turn left onto US 60; US 84
0.5 mi·48 sec·East 1st Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this drive offers plenty of flexibility for your departure time. Since the trip involves 106.2 miles of local roads with no planned stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Lovington to account for the $16 estimated cost. Because this is a turn-heavy route, it is best to tackle the drive during daylight hours to maintain better visibility on the local highways. Keep in mind that the long 84.1-mile stretch on Tatum Highway is your primary focus, so plan your rest intervals accordingly before heading out. Taking this drive in a single push is very manageable, allowing you to reach Clovis quickly and efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Lovington, NM, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
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 Lovington, 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 Lovington, NM
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lovington, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tatum Highway for about 84.1 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.2 — 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|US 82 / South Main Avenue
Turn right onto US 82 / South Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
Navigation decision point
3
87.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|South Chicago Avenue
Turn left onto South Chicago Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
105.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|US 60; US 84 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto US 60; US 84 / East 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.04 one way
$32.08 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.61
$35.21
premium
$4.56
$19.06
$38.12
diesel
$5.61
$23.45
$46.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.15
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.29
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lovington, NM
Night
in Lovington on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clovis, NM
Night
in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Dora, NM
53 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
32 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
2h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend the vast majority of your time on state highways, with a significant 84.1-mile stretch occurring on Tatum Highway. Because the route has a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience compared to a high-speed freeway. The road requires your full attention as you transition from local roads into the Clovis area. You can expect a consistent rhythm behind the wheel as you navigate the transition from the desert landscape into your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.1 mi on Tatum Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 early in the drive near US 82 / South Main Avenue.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lovington, NM to Clovis, NM is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 82 / South Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 86.7 miles (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 106.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 84.1 miles on Tatum Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 82 / South Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 86.7 miles (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clovis, NM before heading back.
