How far is Alamogordo, NM from Jal, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Jal, NM is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and Jal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Jal.
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Start on North White Sands Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Turn right onto US 82
16.8 mi · 27 min · US 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
17.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 56 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South Canal Street
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Continue on Pecos Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Pecos Highway
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Turn left onto Potash Mines Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Potash Mines Road
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Turn right onto Jal Highway
51.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Jal Highway
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2488 ft · 50 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Jal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jal Highway
Turn right onto Jal Highway
51.8 mi · 01h 14m
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 Sunny near Jal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Jal?
The road trip is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Alamogordo and 108.4 miles from Jal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 7:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near Jal.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Jal. Straight-line distance: 170.12 mi (273.78 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 Jal
Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.1131800, -103.1935100 |
| Altitude | 936 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jal (-103.19351, 32.11318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.97 | $57.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
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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