Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
224.7 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
11 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
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Clovis, NM
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The drive from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Clovis, NM covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coronado Freeway, US Highway 60, South US Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.4 miles on Coronado Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.01 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
112.3 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 224.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 224.7 miles, with most of the trip on Coronado Freeway and US Highway 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.4 miles on Coronado Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Coronado Freeway and US Highway 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bledsoe Road Northwest.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bledsoe Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (4th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coronado Freeway | 116.4 mi | 1h 59m |
| US Highway 60 | 56.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| South US Highway 84 | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| 2nd Street Northwest | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West 7th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Sumner Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Candelaria Road Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM and Clovis, NM.
Start on Guadalupe Trail Northwest
Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northwest
Turn right onto NM 47
Turn left onto NM 47
Turn right onto University Boulevard Northeast
Turn left
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 60; US 84
Continue on US 60; US 84
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Arrive at 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 49 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.3 miles or 2h 2m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clovis, NM than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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 Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
This is one driving day of about 224.7 miles and 4h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.3 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 112.3 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Coronado Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.4 miles.
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.
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.
Regular Gas
$34.01 one way
$68.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.34 | $74.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.72 | $99.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Albuquerque, NM - Lang Avenue Northeast - Tesla Supercharger
Albuquerque, NM
8 DCFC
Chalmers Ford
Rio Rancho, NM
4 DCFC
Power Ford
Albuquerque, NM
4 DCFC
FasCharge 4617 Fast Market Valero Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
2 DCFC
FasCharge 4616 FastMarket Edith Blvd NM
Albuquerque, NM
2 DCFC
MELLOY DODGE EV CPE250 2
Albuquerque, NM
1 DCFC
MELLOY DODGE EV CPE250 1
Albuquerque, NM
1 DCFC
NMDOT NMDOT3 EV#3
Albuquerque, NM
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.59 | $10.79 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.66 | $8.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.46 | $14.38 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque on Friday
Local time
11:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Clovis on Friday
Local time
11:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
40°F
Pecos, NM
112 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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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