Trip from Clovis, NM to Atoka, NM

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

156.2 mi

251 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 0m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 35m

10 AM

3h 20m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 21m

5 PM

3h 34m

8 PM

3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 156.2-mile drive from Clovis, NM, to Atoka, NM, will take you approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll navigate primarily on US 70, Southeast Main Street, and South Prince Street, with highway driving accounting for 58% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $24, and you'll encounter a mixed driving profile as you travel through the Desert Southwest region of New Mexico. This route offers a straightforward journey with manageable driving time and a clear fuel budget, ideal for a quick transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.1 miles from Clovis, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 156.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Your journey will feature a blend of road types, with a significant portion on highways and other stretches on local streets. The highway share is 58%, indicating a good balance between faster travel and more localized navigation. You'll experience one continuous stretch of 90.9 miles on US 70, which will likely be the most uninterrupted driving segment of your trip. This mixed drive profile means you can expect varied road conditions and speeds as you progress from Clovis to Atoka.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 70 / South Prince Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Clovis, NM to Atoka, NM is easy. At 3h 11m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 70 / South Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.7 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 70 / South Prince Street

Turn right onto US 70 / South Prince Street

Navigation decision point

4

18.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | East 1st Street

Turn right onto East 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4

104.7 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | US 70

Take the exit onto US 70 toward US 285 South: Roswell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 285 South: Roswell

3

155.8 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | East Atoka Road

Turn left onto East Atoka Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 70	90.9 mi	1h 49m
Southeast Main Street	29.9 mi	35m
South Prince Street	17.4 mi	21m
Roswell Highway	7.1 mi	8m
South 1st Street	3 mi	3m
North 1st Street	2 mi	2m
Seven Rivers Highway	2 mi	2m
East 1st Street	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 70 — 90.9 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Atoka, NM.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street

2

Turn left onto US 60; US 70; US 84

0.5 mi · 46 sec · East 1st Street

3

Turn right onto US 70

17 mi · 21 min · South Prince Street

4

Continue on US 70

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Chicago Avenue

5

Turn right onto East 1st Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

6

Continue on US 70

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street

7

Continue on US 70

84 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 70

8

Take the exit onto US 70

6.9 mi · 14 min · US 70

Toward US 285 South: Roswell

9

Turn slight left onto US 285

30 mi · 35 min · Southeast Main Street

10

Continue on US 285

7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

11

Continue on US 285

2.0 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

12

Continue on US 285

3.0 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

13

Continue on US 285

2.0 mi · 2 min · Seven Rivers Highway

14

Turn left onto East Atoka Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · East Atoka Road

15

Arrive at destination

East Atoka Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 11 minute duration, this route is easily completed in a single day, so you can leave Clovis at your convenience. Factor in the $24 fuel cost and plan your stops accordingly, keeping in mind the longest stretch is over 90 miles on US 70. It's wise to fuel up before you leave Clovis to ensure you have plenty of gas for that longer segment. Since it's a relatively short drive, you'll have flexibility in pacing your journey and making spontaneous stops if needed.

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 78.1 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 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 34 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.1 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atoka, 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.

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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 Clovis, NM

This is one driving day of about 156.2 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 US 70 for about 90.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.1 mi from Clovis, NM · 1h 33m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Chaves County, New Mexico, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roswell, NM

78 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.

Popular next leg

Roswell, NM to Atoka, NM

45.7 mi · 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Portales, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roswell, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.1 miles from Clovis, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.9 miles.

Arriving in Atoka, NM

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Clovis, New Mexico

+18668167584

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Clovis, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Clovis, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Regular Gas

$23.59 one way

$47.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$25.90	$51.79
premium	$4.56	$28.04	$56.07
diesel	$5.61	$34.49	$68.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Allsups - Roswell #102160

Roswell, NM

FCN

4 DCFC

Allsups - Artesia

Artesia, NM

FCN

4 DCFC

Hamilton Ford

Clovis, NM

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

BPA at FLETC - Artesia

Artesia, NM

EVGATEWAY

2 DCFC

RCEC STATION 1

Portales, NM

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

RCEC STATION 2

Portales, NM

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ROSWELL DC EV ROSWELLDC2

Roswell, NM

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ROSWELL DC EV ROSWELLDC3

Roswell, NM

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 FCN: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.9	$16.40	$7.50
Efficient EV	39.1	$13.67	$6.25
EV Truck/SUV	62.5	$21.87	$10.00

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clovis, NM

Morning in Clovis on Friday

Local time

6:34 AM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atoka, NM

Morning in Atoka on Friday

Local time

6:34 AM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Roswell, NM

78 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

2 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

3h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Atoka, NM covers 156.2 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 70, Southeast Main Street, South Prince Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.1 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 $23.59 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Clovis, NM to Atoka, NM is easy. At 3h 11m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 70 / South Prince Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.7 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Clovis, NM to Atoka, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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Trip Overview

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Drive Character

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Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Atoka, NM

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Clovis, NM

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Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 11m on the road

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