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Trip from Clovis, NM to Black Rock, NM

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

368 mi

592 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 53m ★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 12m
12 PM
7h 10m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m

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

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

Clovis, NM

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Downtown Black Rock, NM, NM

Black Rock, NM

Dexter Fernandes

Trip Overview

The drive from Clovis, NM to Black Rock, NM covers 368 miles and takes about 7h 3m 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 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 194.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.58 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

184 miles from Clovis, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 368 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 7h 3m highway drive covering 368 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 194.3 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 194.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 102.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 102.6 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 296.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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
102.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
296.8 mi into trip | ~5h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael
5
297 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
367.9 mi into trip | ~7h 3m in | 6th Street

Turn left onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

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 Black Rock, NM, road signs begin pointing toward San Rafael along the way.

San Rafael

296.8 mi in | ~5h 20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 194.3 mi 3h 19m
US 60 58.1 mi 1h 8m
US Highway 84 41.1 mi 46m
Ice Caves Rd. - NM53 25 mi 34m
Ice Caves Road 17.3 mi 21m
Highway 53 - NM53 11.6 mi 15m
San Rafael Road 9.3 mi 12m
NM 53 5.4 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 194.3 mi, about 3h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Black Rock, 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

194 mi · 3 hr 19 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
11

Turn left onto NM 53

8.8 mi · 11 min · San Rafael Road
12

Continue on NM 53

17 mi · 21 min · Ice Caves Road
13

Continue on NM 53

25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
14

Continue on NM 53

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53
15

Continue on NM 53

12 mi · 15 min · Highway 53 - NM53
16

Continue on NM 53

0.5 mi · 41 sec · San Rafael Road
17

Continue on NM 53

5.4 mi · 13 min · NM 53
18

Turn right onto Route 301 East

0.6 mi · 1 min · Route 301 East
19

Turn right onto B Avenue

0.2 mi · 48 sec · B Avenue
20

Turn left onto 6th Street

417 ft · 18 sec · 6th Street
21

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.3 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 81 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 184 miles or 3h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Rock, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clovis, NM

This is one driving day of about 368 miles and 7h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Clovis, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 194.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 184 mi from Clovis, NM · 3h 24m into the drive

city and county seat of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States and the largest city in the state

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albuquerque, NM

184 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

Santa Rosa, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albuquerque, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184 miles from Clovis, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Black Rock, NM

The final approach into Black Rock, 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 Black Rock, NM.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

El Morro National Monument

El Morro National Monument

National Monument

Imagine the refreshment of finding water after days of dusty travel. A reliable waterhole hidden at the base of a sandstone bluff made El Morro (the headland) a popular campsite for hundreds of years....

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 342.6
Park Closure: Trail closures possible with winter weather
Park Closure: Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
View on nps.gov
Petroglyph National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument

National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 228.4
View on nps.gov
El Malpais National Monument

El Malpais National Monument

National Monument

The richly diverse volcanic landscape of El Malpais (el-mal-pie-EES) offers solitude, recreation, and adventure. Explore incredible geologic features such as young lava flows, cinder cones, lava tubes...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 317.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.58 one way

$111.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $61.01 $122.02
premium $4.56 $66.05 $132.10
diesel $5.61 $81.25 $162.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.4 1 $38.64 $17.66
Efficient EV 92 1 $32.20 $14.72
EV Truck/SUV 147.2 1 $51.52 $23.55

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Afternoon in Clovis on Thursday

Local time

1:31 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Black Rock, NM

Afternoon in Black Rock on Thursday

Local time

1:31 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°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

40 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

7h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Black Rock, NM covers 368 miles and takes about 7h 3m 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 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184 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 $55.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 102.6 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 296.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Clovis, NM to Black Rock, NM, road signs begin pointing toward San Rafael along the way.

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