Origin
Clovis, NM
Late night in Clovis on Wednesday
Local time
5:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, NM to San Miguel, NM
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
308.1 mi
496 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 10m
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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San Miguel, NM
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Trip Overview
This 308.1-mile journey from Clovis, NM to San Miguel, NM is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 17 minutes of driving time. You'll navigate primarily using US 70, West 2nd Street, and South Prince Street, with highway driving making up 58% of the route. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $47. Given the duration and distance, it's manageable as a single-day drive, allowing for flexibility in your departure and stop times. Both your origin and destination are within the Desert Southwest region, so expect consistent arid landscapes throughout your travels.
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
154 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed driving experience, blending highway cruising with local road navigation. With 58% of the route on highways, you'll have opportunities for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 154.2 miles, primarily on US 70, which should allow for a good rhythm. As you transition between main roads like US 70 and city streets, be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic. The overall profile suggests a journey that requires attention to varying road conditions and types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in near East 1st Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 308.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
18.7 mi into trip
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~23m in
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East 1st Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
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
226.7 mi into trip
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~4h 40m in
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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
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~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 |
| Mesquite Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 228 | 1.8 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 San Miguel, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto NM 192
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mesquite Drive
21
At end of road, turn right onto NM 28
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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NM 28
22
Arrive at destination
NM 28
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour, 17-minute drive, consider an early morning start from Clovis to maximize your daylight and allow ample time for the 308.1-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 154.2 miles on US 70, as services can be spaced out in this region. Your estimated fuel cost is $47, so plan accordingly. Being within the Desert Southwest, be prepared for potentially warm conditions and stay hydrated.
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 154 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 3h 7m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154 miles or 3h 7m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Miguel, 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 308.1 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 154 mi from Clovis, NM · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154 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 San Miguel, NM
The final approach into San Miguel, 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 San Miguel, 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
$46.53 one way
$93.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.08 | $102.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.30 | $110.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.02 | $136.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.35 | $14.79 |
| Efficient EV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.13 | $19.72 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
San Miguel, NM
Late night in San Miguel on Wednesday
Local time
5:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Roswell, NM
154 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
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 17m 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 San Miguel, NM covers 308.1 miles and takes about 6h 17m 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 154 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 $46.53 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 308.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 San Miguel, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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