How far is Alamogordo, NM from Hagerman, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Hagerman, NM is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and Hagerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Hagerman.
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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
8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70
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Turn right onto South Bookout Road
1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road
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Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Relief Route
8 mi · 11 min · Relief Route
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
10.3 mi · 12 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto East Shawnee Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Shawnee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherokee Road
72 m · 8 sec · Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto Old Dexter Highway
529 ft · 11 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Continue on East Shawnee Road
2010 ft · 40 sec · East Shawnee Road
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Turn straight onto Elford Avenue
1158 ft · 23 sec · Elford Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
813 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Dexter Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Old Dexter Highway
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Continue on Wichita Road
2 mi · 4 min · Wichita Road
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Turn left onto West Aberdeen Street
2682 ft · 55 sec · West Aberdeen Street
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Turn right onto North Oxford Avenue
896 ft · 45 sec · North Oxford Avenue
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Turn left onto Perth Street
54 m · 8 sec · Perth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Hagerman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.5 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Alamogordo and Mostly Sunny near Hagerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Hagerman?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Alamogordo and 71.3 miles from Hagerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Mostly Sunny near Hagerman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Hagerman. Straight-line distance: 95.8 mi (154.18 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 Hagerman
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,226 |
| Coordinates | 33.1151100, -104.3269100 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hagerman (-104.32691, 33.11511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.42 | $42.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.24 | $54.47 |
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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