How far is Alamogordo, NM from Clayton, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Clayton, NM is about 348 miles (560.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Guadalupe County, 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 Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Clayton.
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Start on North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Continue on US 54,70
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.8 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
1.2 mi · 3 min · Historic Route 66
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Take the ramp slight right
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right
1683 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto South Mountain Road
48.5 mi · 55 min · South Mountain Road
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
62.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
829 ft · 23 sec · Monroe Street
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Continue on Main Street
123 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Clayton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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122 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alamogordo and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Clayton?
The road trip is about 348 miles (560.1 km) and usually takes 07h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.1 miles from Alamogordo and 173.9 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.50 one way or $93.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa.
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 291.72 mi (469.47 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 Clayton
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 2,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.4516900, -103.1841000 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-103.1841, 36.45169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $46.50 | $93.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.30 | $104.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.79 | $113.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.50 | $132.99 |
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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