How far is Alamogordo, NM from Doña Ana, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Doña Ana, NM is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and Doña Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Doña Ana.
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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 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: El Paso, Albuquerque
547 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Albuquerque
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Doña Ana
1308 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Thorpe Road
2172 ft · 43 sec · East Thorpe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Thorpe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Doña Ana.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alamogordo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Doña Ana?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 34.3 miles from Alamogordo and 34.3 miles from Doña Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alamogordo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.
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 Doña Ana. Straight-line distance: 60.89 mi (98 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 Doña Ana
Census designated place
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 32.3895400, -106.8139000 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doña Ana (-106.8139, 32.38954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.31 | $20.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
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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