The drive from Clovis, NM to Peralta, NM covers 239 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 $36.09 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
119.5 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 239 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 29m highway drive covering 239 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 18 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
6,663 ft4,068 ft
Total Climb
2,724 ft
Total Descent
2,131 ft
Highest Point
6,663 ft
~153.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,594 ft
Notable High Points
4,398 ft at ~17.1 miles+58 ft prominence
6,663 ft at ~153.7 miles+52 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 102.3 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 239 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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; at 219.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 159B-C
Toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Sant...
8
219.4 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 159B
Toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
5
220.2 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge onto I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
230.2 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
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 Peralta, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
219.1 mi in|~4h 1m
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
Pan American Freeway
9.7 mi
10m
Broadway Boulevard Southeast
3.5 mi
5m
NM 47
2.5 mi
3m
Bosque Farms Boulevard
2.4 mi
4m
West 7th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 116.5 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Peralta, 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 straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 159BToward I 25 South: Las CrucesUse the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 25
9.7 mi·10 min·Pan American Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 215Toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of IsletaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto NM 47
3.5 mi·5 min·Broadway Boulevard Southeast
15
Continue on NM 47
2.5 mi·3 min·NM 47
16
Continue on NM 47
2.4 mi·4 min·Bosque Farms Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Peralta Boulevard
80 ft·3 sec·Peralta Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
Peralta Boulevard
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 119.5 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 2h 18m 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peralta, 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 239 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 119.5 mi from Clovis, NM
· 2h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 119.5 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 Peralta, NM
The final approach into Peralta, 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 Peralta, 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.
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 222.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.09 one way
$72.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$39.62
$79.25
premium
$4.56
$42.90
$85.80
diesel
$5.61
$52.77
$105.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.7
0
$25.10
$11.47
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.91
$9.56
EV Truck/SUV
95.6
1
$33.46
$15.30
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Late night
in Clovis on Friday
Local time
3:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peralta, NM
Late night
in Peralta on Friday
Local time
3:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Edgewood, NM
120 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 29m 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 Peralta, NM covers 239 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 119.5 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 $36.09 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 239 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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; at 219.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clovis, NM to Peralta, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,068 ft to 6,663 ft elevation with about 2,724 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.
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.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
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.
