The drive from Anthony, NM to Clovis, NM covers 316.8 miles and takes about 6h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Clovis Highway, US Highway 70 West for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.6 miles on Central Avenue.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.84 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
158.4 miles from Anthony, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 316.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 26m drive with frequent turns across 316.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 98.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 316.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.3 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
5
27 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
7
27.2 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
6
27.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 70 East: Alamogordo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 70 East: Alamogordo
6
89.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, T...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anthony, NM and Clovis, NM, road signs point toward Albuquerque, Alamogordo and Tularosa.
Albuquerque
20.3 mi in|~22m
Alamogordo
27 mi in|~31m
Tularosa
89.8 mi in|~1h 43m|via US 70
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Avenue
98.6 mi
2h 5m
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi
1h 39m
US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi
46m
Bataan Memorial Highway
19.9 mi
23m
US 70
18 mi
23m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi
17m
US 54,70
8.7 mi
10m
Relief Route
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 98.6 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on this road
107 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft·9 sec·Miller Street
3
Turn right onto NM 460
1.5 mi·2 min·South Anthony Drive
4
Turn right onto NM 404
0.9 mi·1 min·East O'Hara Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
18 mi·17 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
8
Continue on I 25
5.7 mi·6 min·I 25
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
10
Keep slight left at fork
354 ft·8 sec
Toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 70 East: Alamogordo
12
Merge onto US 70
20 mi·23 min·Bataan Memorial Highway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on US 70
42 mi·46 min·US Highway 70 West
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi·18 sec·South White Sands Boulevard
15
Take the exit onto US 70
0.1 mi·34 sec·US 70
Toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
16
Merge onto US 54; US 70
5.0 mi·7 min·Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
17
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi·10 min·US 54,70
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·South Bookout Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Bookout Road
20
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Old Mescalero Road
21
Turn right onto US 70
99 mi·2 hr 5 min·Central Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
6.2 mi·8 min·Relief Route
23
Continue on US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
1.3 mi·1 min·Highway Relief Route
24
Continue on US 70 Truck
86 mi·1 hr 39 min·Clovis Highway
25
Turn slight left onto US 70
18 mi·22 min·US 70
26
Turn left onto US 60; US 84
0.5 mi·48 sec·East 1st Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·North Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.4 miles from Anthony, NM, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 70 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.4 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 17m
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 Anthony, 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 Anthony, NM
This is one driving day of about 316.8 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Anthony, 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 Central Avenue for about 98.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 158.4 mi from Anthony, NM
· 3h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
White Sands National Park
National Park
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.84 one way
$95.69 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$52.52
$105.04
premium
$4.56
$56.86
$113.72
diesel
$5.61
$69.95
$139.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Portales, New Mexico
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Clovis, New Mexico
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Clovis, New Mexico
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Clovis, New Mexico
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EvGateway Charging Station
Clovis, New Mexico
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Clovis, New Mexico
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Noodoe Charging Station
Clovis, New Mexico
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
Other: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95
1
$33.26
$15.21
Efficient EV
79.2
0
$27.72
$12.67
EV Truck/SUV
126.7
1
$44.35
$20.28
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Anthony, NM
Evening
in Anthony on Friday
Local time
8:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clovis, NM
Evening
in Clovis on Friday
Local time
8:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anthony, NM to Clovis, NM covers 316.8 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Clovis Highway, US Highway 70 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.4 miles from Anthony, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 316.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anthony, NM and Clovis, NM, road signs point toward Albuquerque, Alamogordo and Tularosa.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
