Origin
Clovis, NM
Afternoon in Clovis on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, NM to Taos Pueblo, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
251.2 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m
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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Taos Pueblo, NM
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
The drive from Clovis, NM to Taos Pueblo, NM covers 251.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 7th Street, North 4th Street, Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.94 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
125.6 miles from Clovis, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 251.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 251.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clovis, NM to Taos Pueblo, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 7th Street | — | — |
| North 4th Street | — | — |
| Highway 84 | — | — |
| Route 66 | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| US 84 North | — | — |
| East University | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, NM and Taos Pueblo, NM.
1
Start on North Main Street
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 7th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 7th Street
3
Turn right
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
4
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
North 4th Street
5
Continue on US Highway 84
41 mi
·
47 min
·
US Highway 84
6
Continue on Historic Route 66
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Historic Route 66
7
Turn left onto I 40 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 40 West
8
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 North: Las Vegas
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 84 North: Las Vegas
10
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
41 mi
·
47 min
·
North US Highway 84
11
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
12
Merge slight left
5.5 mi
·
5 min
13
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
14
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
3 sec
15
Turn left onto East University
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East University
16
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
17
Turn left onto Mills Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mills Avenue
18
Turn right onto 7th Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
7th Street
19
Continue on New Mexico Highway 518
53 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
New Mexico Highway 518
20
Continue on High Road to Taos
16 mi
·
27 min
·
High Road to Taos
21
Turn straight
282 ft
·
10 sec
22
Merge slight left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
23
Turn right onto Quesnel Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Quesnel Road
24
Continue on Morada Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Morada Lane
25
Turn left onto Spider Rock Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spider Rock Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Spider Rock Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Spider Rock Road
27
Continue on Middle Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Middle Road
28
Turn left onto Rotten Tree Road
26 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rotten Tree Road
29
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
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 125.6 miles from Clovis, NM, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.6 miles or 2h 45m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taos Pueblo, 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.
+
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 251.2 miles and 5h 31m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.6 mi from Clovis, NM · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 125.6 miles from Clovis, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taos Pueblo, NM
The final approach into Taos Pueblo, 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 Taos Pueblo, 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
$37.94 one way
$75.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.65 | $83.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $45.09 | $90.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.46 | $110.92 |
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: 87.9 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 | 75.4 | 0 | $26.38 | $12.06 |
| Efficient EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.5 | 1 | $35.17 | $16.08 |
Gas CO2
88 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
Taos Pueblo, NM
Afternoon in Taos Pueblo on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Las Vegas, NM
126 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
47 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
5h 31m 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 Taos Pueblo, NM covers 251.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 7th Street, North 4th Street, Highway 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.6 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 $37.94 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 is a straightforward 5h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clovis, NM to Taos Pueblo, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clovis, NM to Taos Pueblo, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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