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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.82 mi
01h 33m
Flight
72.42 mi
116.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.42 mi
Kilometers
116.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.82 mi
Kilometers
142.95 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM MDT
Return by in Alamogordo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamogordo
2026-04-22T19:13
Arrive Anthony
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamogordo
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
White Sands
NM

Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States

From Alamogordo
46.2 mi
00h 46m
To Anthony
42.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North White Sands Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North White Sands Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South White Sands Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South White Sands Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 70 West

    42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway

    20.2 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East O'Hara Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Anthony Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive

    125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Anthony.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 48%
Bataan Memorial Highway
28.1 mi · 32%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 19%
South White Sands Boulevard
1.56 mi · 2%
Anthony Drive
1.51 mi · 2%
East O'Hara Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Sands
00h 46m from Alamogordo
Leave By
3:24 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Sands, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Sands.

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

29 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

69 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
RAIL

Union Depot

69 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

110 mi away
8 South Date St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 72.42 mi (116.55 km).

Alamogordo

#1 Alamogordo

City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Population32,126
Coordinates32.8995300, -105.9602700
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamogordo and Anthony. The current time is 19:13:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.