Origin
Arenas Valley, NM
Afternoon in Arenas Valley on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arenas Valley, NM to Clovis, NM
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 43m
Distance
405.3 mi
652 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 32m
★
6 AM
6h 43m
8 AM
7h 7m
10 AM
6h 52m
12 PM
6h 49m
3 PM
6h 53m
5 PM
7h 6m
8 PM
6h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arenas Valley, NM
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Clovis, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arenas Valley, NM to Clovis, NM covers 405.3 miles and takes about 6h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Silver Heights Boulevard, Tom Foy Boulevard, North Gold Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.21 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
202.7 miles from Arenas Valley, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 43m drive with frequent turns across 405.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Silver Heights Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arenas Valley, NM to Clovis, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Heights Boulevard | — | — |
| Tom Foy Boulevard | — | — |
| North Gold Avenue | — | — |
| East Cedar Street | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 70 East | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Bataan Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Silver Heights Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arenas Valley, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on Arenas Valley Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Arenas Valley Road
2
Turn left onto Silver Heights Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Silver Heights Boulevard
3
Continue on Tom Foy Boulevard
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Tom Foy Boulevard
4
Continue on North Gold Avenue
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Gold Avenue
5
Turn left onto East Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Cedar Street
6
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Picacho Avenue
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70 East: Picacho Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Bataan Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US Highway 70 West
42 mi
·
46 min
·
US Highway 70 West
12
Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South White Sands Boulevard
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
14
Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
15
Turn left onto US 54,70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 54,70
16
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Bookout Road
17
Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bookout Road
18
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Mescalero Road
19
Turn right onto Central Avenue
99 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn left onto Relief Route
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Relief Route
21
Continue on Highway Relief Route
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Relief Route
22
Continue on Clovis Highway
86 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Clovis Highway
23
Turn slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
24
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East 1st Street
25
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 202.7 miles from Arenas Valley, NM, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
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 89 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.7 miles or 3h 21m 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 43m
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 Arenas Valley, 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 Arenas Valley, NM
This is one driving day of about 405.3 miles and 6h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Arenas Valley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 202.7 mi from Arenas Valley, NM · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.7 miles from Arenas Valley, 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
$61.21 one way
$122.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $67.19 | $134.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $72.75 | $145.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.49 | $178.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.56 | $19.45 |
| Efficient EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.46 | $16.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.1 | 2 | $56.74 | $25.94 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Clovis, NM
Afternoon in Clovis on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 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
14 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
6h 43m 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 Arenas Valley, NM to Clovis, NM covers 405.3 miles and takes about 6h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Silver Heights Boulevard, Tom Foy Boulevard, North Gold Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202.7 miles from Arenas Valley, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.21 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arenas Valley, NM to Clovis, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arenas Valley, NM to Clovis, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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