Origin
Clovis, NM
Afternoon in Clovis on Thursday
Local time
3:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, NM to Agua Fria, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
215.5 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clovis, NM
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Agua Fria, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clovis, NM to Agua Fria, NM covers 215.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 60, US Highway 285 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.55 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
107.7 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 215.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 11m highway drive covering 215.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.2 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 60. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 102.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 215.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 160.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles (US 285 / US Highway 285): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
102.3 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Turn left toward I 40 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West
5
160.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
6
161 mi into trip
|
~3h in
|
US 285 / US Highway 285
Turn right onto US 285 / US Highway 285
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
208.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
209.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
NM 466 / Saint Michaels Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto NM 466 / Saint Michaels Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clovis, NM to Agua Fria, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
160.7 mi in
|
~2h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 58.2 mi | 58m |
| US 60 | 58.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| US Highway 285 | 41.3 mi | 49m |
| US Highway 84 | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| I 25 | 5.9 mi | 5m |
| Saint Michaels Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West 7th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Agua Fria Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 58.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Agua Fria, NM.
1
Start on North Main Street
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 7th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 7th Street
3
Turn right onto US 60; US 84
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 60; US 84
4
Turn right onto US 84
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 4th Street
5
Continue on US 84
41 mi
·
46 min
·
US Highway 84
6
Continue on US 84
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Historic Route 66
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 40 West
8
Merge onto I 40
58 mi
·
58 min
·
I 40
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
10
Turn right onto US 285
41 mi
·
49 min
·
US Highway 285
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 285
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 285
12
Merge onto I 25
5.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 25
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
14
Keep slight right at fork
499 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn straight onto NM 466
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Pecos Trail
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NM 466
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Michaels Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto NM 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cerrillos Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto Siler Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Siler Road
19
Turn left onto Agua Fria Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Agua Fria Street
20
Turn left
123 ft
·
9 sec
21
Arrive at 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 107.7 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 2h 6m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agua Fria, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clovis, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Clovis, NM
This is one driving day of about 215.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Clovis, 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 I 40 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.7 mi from Clovis, NM · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.7 miles from Clovis, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Agua Fria, NM
The final approach into Agua Fria, 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 Agua Fria, 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
$32.55 one way
$65.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.63 | $10.34 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.17 | $13.79 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Agua Fria, NM
Afternoon in Agua Fria on Thursday
Local time
3:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Las Vegas, NM
108 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
17 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 11m 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 Clovis, NM to Agua Fria, NM covers 215.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 60, US Highway 285. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.7 miles from Clovis, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.55 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 215.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 160.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles (US 285 / US Highway 285): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clovis, NM to Agua Fria, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
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