Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
244.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Los Lunas, NM to Clovis, NM covers 244.6 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Luna Avenue Southeast, Main Street Northeast, Main Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
122.3 miles from Los Lunas, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 244.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Luna Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coronado Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 84 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Los Lunas, NM and Clovis, NM.
Start on the route
Turn slight right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Main Street Northeast
Continue on Main Street Southwest
Continue on Main Street Northwest
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
Turn right onto Historic Route 66
Continue on South US Highway 84
Continue on North 4th Street
Continue on East Sumner Avenue
Continue on US Highway 60
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.3 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clovis, NM than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Los Lunas, 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 Los Lunas, NM
This is one driving day of about 244.6 miles and 3h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.3 mi from Los Lunas, NM · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 122.3 miles from Los Lunas, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clovis, 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 Clovis, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.47 one way
$72.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $41.01 | $82.03 |
| premium | $4.63 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $52.15 | $104.29 |
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: 85.6 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Los Lunas on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Clovis on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
39°F
Edgewood, NM
122 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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