How far is Alamogordo, NM from Anthony, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Anthony, NM is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and Anthony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Anthony.
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Start on North White Sands Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South White Sands Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
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Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
20.2 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
1231 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East O'Hara Road
1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road
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Turn left onto Anthony Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive
125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive
35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive
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Turn right onto Miller Street
54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Anthony.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 70 West
Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alamogordo and Sunny near Anthony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Anthony?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Sands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Alamogordo and 42.6 miles from Anthony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near Anthony.
Stop Ideas Near White Sands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Sands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 72.42 mi (116.55 km).
#1 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anthony
City in New Mexico
| Population | 9,276 |
| Coordinates | 32.0039900, -106.6058300 |
| Altitude | 1159 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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