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Trip from Pecos, NM to Clovis, NM

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

201.9 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States

Pecos, NM

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city in and county seat of Curry County, New Mexico, United States

Clovis, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pecos, NM to Clovis, NM covers 201.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 60, US 84, South US Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on US Highway 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.49 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

101 miles from Pecos, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 201.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 201.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 60 and US 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.8 miles on US Highway 60.

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.
US Highway 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 60 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 51m 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: at 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.3 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
99.5 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward US 84 South: Fort Summer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
4
99.7 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 84 / Historic Route 66

Turn right onto US 84 / Historic Route 66

Navigation decision point

5
199.6 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in | West 7th Street

Turn left onto West 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 60 56.8 mi 1h 7m
US 84 42 mi 48m
South US Highway 84 41.1 mi 46m
I 25 31.8 mi 31m
I 40 19.9 mi 19m
NM 63 4.8 mi 7m
West 7th Street 2.4 mi 4m
East Sumner Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 60 — 56.8 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pecos, NM and Clovis, NM.

1

Start on NM 63

0.8 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on NM 63

4.8 mi · 7 min · NM 63
3

Turn right onto NM 63

383 ft · 9 sec · NM 63
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
5

Merge onto I 25

32 mi · 31 min · I 25
6

Take the exit onto US 84

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 84
7

Turn right onto US 84

42 mi · 47 min · US 84
8

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 84
9

Merge onto I 40

20 mi · 19 min · I 40
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
11

Turn right onto US 84

264 ft · 3 sec · Historic Route 66
12

Continue on US 84

41 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 84
13

Continue on US 84

0.6 mi · 45 sec · North 4th Street
14

Continue on US 60; US 84

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
15

Continue on US 60; US 84

57 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto West 7th Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto North Main Street

41 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 101 miles from Pecos, NM, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 44 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101 miles or 1h 51m 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pecos, 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 Pecos, NM

This is one driving day of about 201.9 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Pecos, 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 Highway 60 for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101 mi from Pecos, NM · 1h 51m into the drive

city in and county seat of San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Las Vegas, NM

101 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.

Popular next leg

Las Vegas, NM to Clovis, NM

171.3 mi · 3h 17m

Pacing Suggestions

Las Vegas, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Rosa, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101 miles from Pecos, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clovis, NM

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.49 one way

$60.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $33.47 $66.94
premium $4.56 $36.24 $72.48
diesel $5.61 $44.58 $89.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.6 0 $21.20 $9.69
Efficient EV 50.5 0 $17.67 $8.08
EV Truck/SUV 80.8 1 $28.27 $12.92

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Pecos, NM

Late night in Pecos on Friday

Local time

5:02 AM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clovis, NM

Late night in Clovis on Friday

Local time

5:02 AM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Las Vegas, NM

101 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

43 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pecos, NM to Clovis, NM covers 201.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 60, US 84, South 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 101 miles from Pecos, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.49 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.3 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Pecos, NM to Clovis, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pecos National Historical Park.

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. 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.

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