Drive Time
4h
Distance
232.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
The drive from Boles Acres, NM to Clovis, NM covers 232.6 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boles Road, Highway 54 South, Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.68 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
116.3 miles from Boles Acres, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 232.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boles Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bookout Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Mescalero Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Relief Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Boles Acres, NM and Clovis, NM.
Start on 1st Street
Turn right onto Boles Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54 South
Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
Turn left onto US 54,70
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Turn left onto Relief Route
Continue on Highway Relief Route
Continue on Clovis Highway
Continue straight
Turn slight left
Turn left onto East 1st Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.3 miles or 2h 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clovis, NM than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Boles Acres, 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 Boles Acres, NM
This is one driving day of about 232.6 miles and 4h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.3 mi from Boles Acres, NM · 2h 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 116.3 miles from Boles Acres, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$34.68 one way
$69.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| premium | $4.63 | $42.35 | $84.71 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
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: 81.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.42 | $11.16 |
| Efficient EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.35 | $9.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93 | 1 | $32.56 | $14.89 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Boles Acres on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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