Origin
Agua Fria, NM
Afternoon in Agua Fria on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Agua Fria, NM to Clovis, NM
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
216.5 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Agua Fria, NM
César O'neill
Clovis, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Clovis, NM covers 216.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US Highway 60, US 285 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
108.3 miles from Agua Fria, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 11m highway drive covering 216.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US Highway 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.2 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US Highway 60. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Agua Fria Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 216.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Agua Fria Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (US 285): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Agua Fria Street
Turn right onto Agua Fria Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 285
Keep slight right at fork onto US 285
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
214.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m in
|
West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 58.2 mi | 58m |
| US Highway 60 | 56.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 285 | 41.5 mi | 50m |
| South US Highway 84 | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| I 25 | 7.7 mi | 7m |
| West 7th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Agua Fria Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Saint Francis Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 58.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Agua Fria, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Agua Fria Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Agua Fria Street
3
Turn right onto Siler Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Siler Road
4
Turn left onto NM 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cerrillos Road
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
6
Turn straight onto NM 466
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Michaels Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners
8
Merge onto US 84; US 285
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saint Francis Drive
9
Take the exit onto US 84; US 285
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 84; US 285
10
Merge onto I 25
7.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 25
11
Take the exit onto US 285
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 285
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 285
41 mi
·
49 min
·
US 285
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40
58 mi
·
58 min
·
I 40
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
16
Turn right onto US 84
264 ft
·
3 sec
·
Historic Route 66
17
Continue on US 84
41 mi
·
46 min
·
South US Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 4th Street
19
Continue on US 60; US 84
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sumner Avenue
20
Continue on US 60; US 84
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US Highway 60
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
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 108.3 miles from Agua Fria, NM, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 48 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.3 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
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 Agua Fria, 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 Agua Fria, NM
This is one driving day of about 216.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Agua Fria, 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 I 40 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.3 mi from Agua Fria, NM · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.3 miles from Agua Fria, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clovis, NM
The final approach into Clovis, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clovis, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.70 one way
$65.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.89 | $71.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.80 | $95.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.73 | $10.39 |
| Efficient EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.31 | $13.86 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Clovis, NM
Afternoon in Clovis on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Pecos, NM
108 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
17 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
4h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Clovis, NM covers 216.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US Highway 60, US 285. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.3 miles from Agua Fria, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 216.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agua Fria Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (US 285): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Agua Fria, NM to Clovis, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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