Origin
Artesia, NM
Late night in Artesia on Monday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Artesia, NM to Tucumcari, NM
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
201.1 mi
324 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Artesia, NM
Israel Torres
Tucumcari, NM
Leslie del Moral
Trip Overview
The drive from Artesia, NM to Tucumcari, NM covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clovis Highway, NM 209, Southeast Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.1 miles on Clovis Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.74 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
100.6 miles from Artesia, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 201.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clovis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 46 miles in near US 70.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 46 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 107.1 miles (NM 330 / South Roosevelt Road Ak): Lane positioning matters here; at 123.4 miles (NM 330): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
107.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
NM 330 / South Roosevelt Road Ak
Turn left onto NM 330 / South Roosevelt Road Ak
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
123.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
NM 330
Keep slight right at fork onto NM 330
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
124.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
NM 330
Keep slight left at fork onto NM 330
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
142.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
|
NM 268 Truck Route / Brownhorn Street
Turn right onto NM 268 Truck Route / Brownhorn Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis Highway | 61.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| NM 209 | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| Southeast Main Street | 30 mi | 35m |
| Brownhorn Street | 27.5 mi | 38m |
| South Roosevelt Road Ak | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| NM 267 | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| Roswell Highway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 6.2 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Clovis Highway
— 61.1 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia, NM and Tucumcari, NM.
1
Start on West Main Street
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto North 1st Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Street
4
Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Roswell Highway
5
Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Southeast Main Street
6
Continue on South Main Street
6.2 mi
·
13 min
·
South Main Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
8
Keep slight right
354 ft
·
10 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Clovis Highway
10
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road Ak
16 mi
·
22 min
·
South Roosevelt Road Ak
11
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight left
3.2 mi
·
4 min
13
Turn straight
14 mi
·
19 min
14
Turn left onto Denby Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Denby Avenue
15
Turn right onto Brownhorn Street
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Brownhorn Street
16
Turn left
31 mi
·
38 min
17
Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Tucumcari Boulevard
18
Arrive at your destination
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 100.6 miles from Artesia, NM, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.6 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tucumcari, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Artesia, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Artesia, NM
This is one driving day of about 201.1 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Artesia, 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 Clovis Highway for about 61.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.6 mi from Artesia, NM · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Artesia, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Clovis Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.1 miles.
Arriving in Tucumcari, NM
The final approach into Tucumcari, 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 Tucumcari, 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
$30.74 one way
$61.49 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $33.72 | $67.44 |
| premium | $4.61 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.68 | $89.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tucumcari, NM Rechargery Relay - U.S. Rte 66
Tucumcari, NM
IONNA
10 DCFC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucumcari - Tesla Supercharger
Tucumcari, NM
Tesla
6 DCFC
Allsups - Artesia
Artesia, NM
FCN
4 DCFC
Allsups - Roswell #102160
Roswell, NM
FCN
4 DCFC
Allsups - Tucumcari
Tucumcari, NM
FCN
4 DCFC
Love's 262 (Tucumcari, NM)
Tucumcari, NM
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Flying J 691
Tucumcari, NM
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
BPA at FLETC - Artesia
Artesia, NM
EVGATEWAY
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 5
FCN: 3
EVGATEWAY: 1
Tesla: 1
Electrify America: 1
eVgo Network: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.12 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Tucumcari, NM
Late night in Tucumcari on Monday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
4h 19m 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 Artesia, NM to Tucumcari, NM covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clovis Highway, NM 209, Southeast Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.6 miles from Artesia, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.74 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 201.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 46 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 107.1 miles (NM 330 / South Roosevelt Road Ak): Lane positioning matters here; at 123.4 miles (NM 330): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Artesia, NM to Tucumcari, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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