How far is Alamogordo, NM from La Union, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to La Union, NM is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 56m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and La Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and La Union.
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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 · 4 min · South White Sands Boulevard
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375: Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Gateway South Boulevard
904 ft · 18 sec · Gateway South Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
10.4 mi · 15 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Turn right onto Talbot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive
2572 ft · 51 sec · Doniphan Drive
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Turn left onto Canutillo la Union Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canutillo la Union Avenue
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Continue on Canutillo-la Union Road
1719 ft · 34 sec · Canutillo-la Union Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Canutillo-la Union Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Canutillo-la Union Road
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Turn left onto Mercantil Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Mercantil Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercantil Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and La Union.
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 54 South
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Alamogordo and Sunny near La Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to La Union?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 47.2 miles from Alamogordo and 47.2 miles from La Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.68 one way or $29.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near La Union.
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 La Union. Straight-line distance: 77.27 mi (124.36 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 Union
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,799 feet, this community lies within the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9506600, -106.6616600 |
| Altitude | 1158 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Union (-106.66166, 31.95066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $17.19 | $34.37 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
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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