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Clovis, NM
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Trip from Clovis, NM to Otero County, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
249.3 mi
401 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 54m
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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Otero County, NM
Mitch Salcido
Trip Overview
The drive from Clovis, NM to Otero County, NM covers 249.3 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, West 2nd Street, South Prince Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.4 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.65 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
124.6 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 249.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Clovis, NM to Otero County, NM covers 249.3 miles and takes about 6h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 91.4 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 112.1 miles in near US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 22 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 112.1 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 195.5 miles (Apache Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 215 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
112.1 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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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
195.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
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Apache Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Apache Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
215 mi into trip
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~4h 37m in
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US 82 / US Highway 82
At end of road, turn right onto US 82 / US Highway 82
Navigation decision point
5
247.1 mi into trip
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~5h 53m in
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Riverside Road
At end of road, turn right onto Riverside Road
Navigation decision point
5
248.4 mi into trip
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~5h 58m in
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Homewood Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Homewood Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 91.4 mi | 1h 45m |
| West 2nd Street | 84.1 mi | 1h 48m |
| South Prince Street | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| Sunspot Highway | 14.2 mi | 30m |
| Sacramento Canyon Road | 12.7 mi | 30m |
| Indian Service Rt 10 | 12.5 mi | 24m |
| NM 244 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Cox Canyon Highway | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 91.4 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Otero County, 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
83 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Turn left onto Eagle Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Eagle Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto Apache Boulevard
238 ft
·
4 sec
·
Apache Boulevard
12
Continue on Apache Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Apache Avenue
13
Continue on Indian Service Rt 10
12 mi
·
24 min
·
Indian Service Rt 10
14
Continue on IR 10; FR 0405
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tularosa Canyon Road
15
Turn right onto NM 244
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
NM 244
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
17
Continue on US 82
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
James Canyon Highway
18
Turn left onto NM 130
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cox Canyon Highway
19
Turn right onto NM 6563
14 mi
·
30 min
·
Sunspot Highway
20
Continue on Sacramento Canyon Road
13 mi
·
30 min
·
Sacramento Canyon Road
21
Continue on Sacramento Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sacramento Drive
22
Continue on Sacramento River Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sacramento River Road
23
Turn right onto Sauk Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sauk Drive
24
Turn right onto Pawnee Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pawnee Drive
25
At end of road, turn left onto Wishita Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Wishita Drive
26
Turn left onto Mahopac Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mahopac Drive
27
Turn right onto Pawhuska Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pawhuska Drive
28
At end of road, turn right onto Riverside Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Road
29
Turn right onto Arapaho Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Arapaho Drive
30
At end of road, turn right onto Homewood Drive
385 ft
·
22 sec
·
Homewood Drive
31
Turn left onto Dixwood Drive
356 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dixwood Drive
32
Turn right onto Maywood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maywood Drive
33
Turn right onto Fort Bliss Military Res
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Fort Bliss Military Res
34
Keep slight right at fork onto Fort Bliss Military Res
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Fort Bliss Military Res
35
Arrive at destination
Fort Bliss Military Res
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.6 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.4 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 55 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.6 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Otero County, 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 249.3 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 91.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.6 mi from Clovis, NM · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.6 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 91.4 miles.
Arriving in Otero County, NM
The final approach into Otero County, 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 Otero County, 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
$37.65 one way
$75.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $44.75 | $89.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.04 | $110.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.90 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Otero County, NM
Late night in Otero County on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
37 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 1m 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 Otero County, NM covers 249.3 miles and takes about 6h 1m 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 124.6 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 $37.65 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 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 22 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 112.1 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 195.5 miles (Apache Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 215 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clovis, NM to Otero County, 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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