The drive from Clovis, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM covers 224.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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 116.5 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.95 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
112.4 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 224.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 224.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.5 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 116.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,716 ft4,234 ft
Total Climb
2,613 ft
Total Descent
1,895 ft
Highest Point
6,716 ft
~192.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,482 ft
Notable High Points
4,400 ft at ~16.1 miles+8 ft prominence
6,716 ft at ~192.7 miles+475 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 60. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 7th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 224.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
102.3 mi into trip|~2h in
Turn left toward I 40 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West
8
219.1 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 159B-C
Toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Sant...
8
219.4 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 159C
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
8
220.5 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 227
Toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
116.5 mi
1h 59m
US 60
58.1 mi
1h 8m
US Highway 84
41.1 mi
46m
West 7th Street
2.3 mi
4m
2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi
2m
Comanche Road Northeast
0.7 mi
1m
Pan American Freeway
0.7 mi
<1m
North 4th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 116.5 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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
117 mi·1 hr 59 min·I 40
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·17 sec
Exit 159B-CToward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa FeUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·56 sec
Exit 159CToward I 25 North: Santa FeUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 25
0.7 mi·45 sec·Pan American Freeway
12
Take the exit
516 ft·12 sec
Exit 227Toward Comanche Road, Griegos RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.2 mi·19 sec·Pan American Freeway Northeast
14
Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Comanche Road Northeast
15
Continue on Griegos Road Northeast
0.5 mi·1 min·Griegos Road Northeast
16
Turn right onto NM 47
1.6 mi·2 min·2nd Street Northwest
17
Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
0.4 mi·1 min·Osuna Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi·1 min·4th Street Northwest
19
Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
0.3 mi·1 min·Bledsoe Road Northwest
20
Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest
49 ft·2 sec·Guadalupe Trail Northwest
21
Arrive at destination
Guadalupe Trail Northwest
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 112.4 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.5 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 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 11m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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 224.8 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 116.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.4 mi from Clovis, NM
· 2h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 112.4 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 I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.5 miles.
Arriving in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
The final approach into Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Near the end, short detour
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 224.8
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 224.8
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.95 one way
$67.90 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$37.27
$74.54
premium
$4.56
$40.35
$80.70
diesel
$5.61
$49.63
$99.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.4
0
$23.60
$10.79
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.67
$8.99
EV Truck/SUV
89.9
1
$31.47
$14.39
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clovis, NM
Evening
in Clovis on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Evening
in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Pecos, NM
112 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
1 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 13m 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM covers 224.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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 112.4 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 $33.95 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 224.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 102.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Clovis, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,234 ft to 6,716 ft elevation with about 2,613 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.
