Origin
Clovis, NM
Morning in Clovis on Friday
Local time
6:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, NM to Mesquite, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
305.6 mi
492 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
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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Mesquite, NM
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 305.6-mile journey from Clovis, NM, to Mesquite, NM, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 13 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 70, with some time spent on West 2nd Street and South Prince Street as you start and end your drive. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $46, and with only one recommended stop, it's a relatively straightforward drive. Both your origin and destination are within the Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. This route is best suited for a single day of travel, making it a convenient option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
152.8 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 13m. Total distance: 305.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 154.2 miles along US 70, so be prepared for a significant period of consistent driving. This section likely offers a steady pace, allowing you to cover a good amount of distance. As you transition onto and off of US 70, you'll experience different road types, including urban streets like West 2nd Street and South Prince Street, which will likely be slower and more complex.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 154.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in near East 1st Street.
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 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 14 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.1 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 226.7 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East 1st Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
112.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
226.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m in
|
US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
303 mi into trip
|
~6h 8m in
Take the exit toward Mesquite
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Mesquite
4
303.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 9m in
|
Mossman Arroyo Road
Turn right onto Mossman Arroyo Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 154.2 mi | 2h 56m |
| West 2nd Street | 100.6 mi | 2h 7m |
| South Prince Street | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| US 54 | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| I 25 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 228 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 154.2 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Mesquite, 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
91 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
US 70
8
Turn right onto US 70; US 380
100 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bookout Road
10
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 54; US 70
11
Take the exit onto US 54; US 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 54; US 70
12
Take the exit onto US 70
63 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
14
Merge onto I 25
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 25
15
Merge onto I 10
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Mesquite
17
Turn right onto Mossman Arroyo Road
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mossman Arroyo Road
18
Turn left onto FR 1035
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
FR 1035
19
Turn right onto NM 228
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 228
20
Turn right onto NM 478
347 ft
·
5 sec
·
Highway 478
21
Arrive at destination
NM 478
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour-plus drive, consider an early morning departure from Clovis to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. While it's manageable in one day, you'll want to plan for at least one fuel stop, especially given the longest stretch of 154.2 miles on US 70. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services might be less frequent in some of the longer, more remote sections of US 70. The flexibility of this route means you can adjust your timing based on your preferences, but being prepared with snacks and drinks is always a good idea for a drive of this length.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.8 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.2 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 67 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.8 miles or 3h 5m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mesquite, 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.
+
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 305.6 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 154.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.8 mi from Clovis, NM · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Clovis, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.2 miles.
Arriving in Mesquite, NM
The final approach into Mesquite, 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 Mesquite, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.15 one way
$92.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $50.66 | $101.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $54.85 | $109.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.47 | $134.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.7 | 1 | $32.09 | $14.67 |
| Efficient EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.78 | $19.56 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Mesquite, NM
Morning in Mesquite on Friday
Local time
6:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
50°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
33 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
6h 13m 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 Mesquite, NM covers 305.6 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, West 2nd Street, South Prince Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.8 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 $46.15 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 14 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.1 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 226.7 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clovis, NM to Mesquite, 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. 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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