Origin
Texico, NM
Night in Texico on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texico, 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
11m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texico, NM
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Clovis, NM
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Texico and Clovis is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 9.3 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in about 11 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the proximity of these two Desert Southwest towns, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you total flexibility in your schedule. With a fuel budget estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path relies entirely on local streets rather than major highways, offering a simple transit experience across the state line area of New Mexico.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Mabry Drive | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| East 1st Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wheeler Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texico, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on US 60; US 70; US 84
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Wheeler Avenue
2
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mabry Drive
3
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
East 1st Street
4
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Clovis, NM
Night in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34 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
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on surface streets rather than open highway stretches. You will navigate a sequence of roads including Wheeler Avenue, Mabry Drive, and East 1st Street to reach your destination. With 0% of the trip spent on highways, the pace remains moderate and consistent throughout the 9.3-mile distance. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Wheeler Avenue, which lasts for 4.4 miles before you transition into the next segment of the route. The character of this drive is strictly utilitarian, prioritizing local connectivity over scenic cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Wheeler Avenue.
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 around 8.8 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Texico, NM to Clovis, NM is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.8 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Wheeler Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.8 miles (North Main 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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