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Trip from Shiprock, 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

7h 2m

Distance

427.4 mi

688 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 52m ★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m

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

Downtown Shiprock, NM, NM

Shiprock, NM

Airam Dato-on

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

Clovis, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shiprock, NM to Clovis, NM covers 427.4 miles and takes about 7h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bloomfield Highway, South Bloomfield Boulevard, I 25 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.55 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

213.7 miles from Shiprock, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 2m. Total distance: 427.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 2m drive with frequent turns across 427.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bloomfield Highway 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shiprock, NM to Clovis, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bloomfield Highway
South Bloomfield Boulevard
I 25 South
San Mateo Boulevard
Osuna Road Northeast
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Coronado Freeway
US 84 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bloomfield Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

128 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn right

486 ft · 23 sec
3

Turn right

459 ft · 23 sec
4

Turn right

0.1 mi · 10 sec
5

Keep slight left

131 ft · 4 sec
6

Turn left

30 mi · 40 min
7

Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway

11 mi · 15 min · Bloomfield Highway
8

Take the exit straight

482 ft · 13 sec
9

Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

150 mi · 2 hr 48 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
10

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 13 sec
11

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 1 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 25 South
13

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

0.2 mi · 43 sec · San Mateo Boulevard
15

Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

459 ft · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
16

Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
17

Turn left

0.2 mi · 33 sec
18

Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

115 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Coronado Freeway
19

Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 84 South: Fort Summer
20

Turn right onto Historic Route 66

262 ft · 4 sec · Historic Route 66
21

Continue on South US Highway 84

41 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84
22

Continue on North 4th Street

0.6 mi · 45 sec · North 4th Street
23

Continue on East Sumner Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
24

Continue on US Highway 60

57 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60
25

Turn left onto West 7th Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
26

Turn left onto North Main Street

43 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 213.7 miles from Shiprock, NM, or about 3h 31m 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 94 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 213.7 miles or 3h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 3m

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 Shiprock, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Shiprock, NM

This is one driving day of about 427.4 miles and 7h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Shiprock, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 213.7 mi from Shiprock, NM · 3h 31m into the drive

Downtown Jemez Pueblo, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jemez Pueblo, NM

214 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

Bloomfield, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jemez Pueblo, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 213.7 miles from Shiprock, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.55 one way

$129.09 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 150 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $70.86 $141.72
premium $4.56 $76.71 $153.43
diesel $5.61 $94.36 $188.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 128.2 1 $44.88 $20.52
Efficient EV 106.9 1 $37.40 $17.10
EV Truck/SUV 171 2 $59.84 $27.35

Gas CO2

150 kg

EV CO2

50 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Shiprock, NM

Late night in Shiprock on Friday

Local time

4:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clovis, NM

Late night in Clovis on Friday

Local time

4:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

44 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

7h 2m 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 Shiprock, NM to Clovis, NM covers 427.4 miles and takes about 7h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bloomfield Highway, South Bloomfield Boulevard, I 25 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 213.7 miles from Shiprock, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.55 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shiprock, NM to Clovis, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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. 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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