How far is Alamogordo, NM from La Huerta, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to La Huerta, NM is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in 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 La Huerta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and La Huerta.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Artesia Highway
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Turn left onto George Shoup Relief Route
3.3 mi · 4 min · George Shoup Relief Route
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Turn right onto North Canal Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto East Orchard Lane
2396 ft · 1 min · East Orchard Lane
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Turn left onto Mission Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · Mission Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mission Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and La Huerta.
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 82
Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 00h 56m
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 La Huerta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to La Huerta?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Alamogordo and 73.2 miles from La Huerta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near La Huerta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and La Huerta. Straight-line distance: 105.96 mi (170.53 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 La Huerta
Located along the banks of the Pecos River at an elevation of 3120 feet, this southeastern New Mexico community is situated within Eddy County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4429000, -104.2210600 |
| Altitude | 951 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Huerta (-104.22106, 32.4429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.41 | $22.75 | $45.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $24.94 | $49.89 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $31.20 | $62.39 |
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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