Origin
Boles Acres, NM
Evening in Boles Acres on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boles Acres, NM to Clovis, NM
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
232 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clovis, NM
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
Spanning 232 miles across the Desert Southwest, this journey from Boles Acres to Clovis is a manageable day trip that takes approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Central Avenue, the Clovis Highway, and US 70 to reach your destination. Budgeting around $35 for fuel covers the trip, which is straightforward enough to complete in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Since both the origin and destination are located within the same desert region, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout. This route is best suited for drivers looking for a direct, efficient transit between these two New Mexico points.
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
116 miles from Boles Acres, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 13% of the journey spent on highways, the character of the road is defined by its winding local segments. You will face your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 98.6 miles along Central Avenue. Transitioning between these local roads and the Clovis Highway requires a steady hand, as the lack of high-speed highway driving means you will spend most of your time navigating the nuances of smaller thoroughfares. It is a tactile experience that keeps you engaged with the road for the duration of the nearly five-hour trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 54; US 70 / US 54,70.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 54; US 70 / US 54,70): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (South Bookout Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (South Bookout Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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US 54; US 70 / US 54,70
Turn left onto US 54; US 70 / US 54,70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.9 mi into trip
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~27m in
|
South Bookout Road
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.1 mi into trip
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~27m in
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South Bookout Road
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
21.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 70 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto US 70 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
231.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
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US 60; US 84 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto US 60; US 84 / East 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 98.6 mi | 2h 5m |
| Clovis Highway | 85.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| US 70 | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| US 54,70 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Relief Route | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| US Highway 54 South | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Old Mescalero Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 98.6 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boles Acres, NM and Clovis, NM.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
2
Turn right onto Boles Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Boles Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 54
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 54 South
4
Turn right onto US 54
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 54,70
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Bookout Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bookout Road
8
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Mescalero Road
9
Turn right onto US 70
99 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Relief Route
11
Continue on US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Relief Route
12
Continue on US 70 Truck
86 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Clovis Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Turn slight left onto US 70
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 70
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto US 60; US 84
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple given the 232-mile distance, but you should still account for at least one planned stop to break up the drive. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to navigate the turn-heavy local roads while visibility is at its peak. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $35 estimate assumes steady driving conditions, and local roads can sometimes impact your consumption differently than sustained highway speeds. Because this is a single-day commitment, your biggest advantage is flexibility; you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate traffic or weather. Prioritize your single stop around the midpoint of the journey to ensure you remain alert through the more technical sections of the route.
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 116 miles from Boles Acres, NM, or about 2h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
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 Boles Acres, 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 Boles Acres, NM
This is one driving day of about 232 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boles Acres, 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 116 mi from Boles Acres, NM · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 116 miles from Boles Acres, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.
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
$35.47 one way
$70.93 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $38.90 | $77.80 |
| premium | $4.61 | $42.11 | $84.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.54 | $103.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.30 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.48 | $14.85 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Evening in Clovis on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Artesia, NM
116 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
31 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 51m 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 Boles Acres, NM to Clovis, NM covers 232 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Clovis Highway, US 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116 miles from Boles Acres, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.47 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 is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 54; US 70 / US 54,70): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (South Bookout Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (South Bookout Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Boles Acres, NM to Clovis, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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