Connecting Roswell to Clovis, this 110.3-mile journey across the Desert Southwest takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Main Street, US 70, and the Clovis Highway. With a fuel budget of about $16, the drive is an economical way to traverse this stretch of New Mexico. It serves as a practical link between two desert hubs, offering a consistent travel experience that is easy to integrate into a broader itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.2 miles from Roswell, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi
1h 39m
US 70
18.2 mi
23m
North Main Street
5.6 mi
11m
East 1st Street
0.5 mi
<1m
West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Clovis Highway
— 85.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on US 70; US 380
0.1 mi·28 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto US 70; US 285
5.2 mi·10 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 70
0.3 mi·37 sec·US 70
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
356 ft·9 sec·US 70
5
Merge onto US 70
86 mi·1 hr 39 min·Clovis Highway
6
Turn slight left onto US 70
18 mi·22 min·US 70
7
Turn left onto US 60; US 84
0.5 mi·48 sec·East 1st Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·North Main Street
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Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Because there are no designated stops scheduled, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, keeping that $16 fuel estimate in mind for your budget planning. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes when transitioning between North Main Street and the main highway segments. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours within the cities. Taking the 85.9-mile stretch on the Clovis Highway in one go is common, so prepare for an extended period of steady driving before you reach your final destination in Clovis.
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 55.2 miles from Roswell, NM, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 50m
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 Roswell, 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 Roswell, NM
This is one driving day of about 110.3 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Roswell, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Clovis Highway for about 85.9 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 109.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70; US 285 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 70; US 285 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip|~11m in|US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
5.7 mi into trip|~11m in|US 70 / Clovis Highway
Merge onto US 70 / Clovis Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
109.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m 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.
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109.9 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.66 one way
$33.32 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.29
$36.57
premium
$4.56
$19.80
$39.60
diesel
$5.61
$24.35
$48.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.29
Efficient EV
27.6
0
$9.65
$4.41
EV Truck/SUV
44.1
0
$15.44
$7.06
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Roswell, NM
Evening
in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clovis, NM
Evening
in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Elida, NM
55 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
2 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
2h 15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highway travel accounts for only 16% of the journey, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted section spans 85.9 miles on the Clovis Highway, which serves as the backbone of your trip. As you transition between these segments, the road character shifts from city streets to more rural stretches, keeping the pace varied. You should be prepared for a drive that requires frequent adjustments and steady navigation throughout the 2-hour-and-15-minute duration.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.9 mi on Clovis Highway.
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 0.1 miles in near US 70; US 285 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roswell, NM to Clovis, NM is easy. At 2h 15m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 70; US 285 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (US 70 / Clovis Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 110.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 85.9 miles on Clovis 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: at 0.1 miles (US 70; US 285 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (US 70 / Clovis Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clovis, NM before heading back.
