How far is Alamogordo, NM from Lovington, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Lovington, NM is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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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 Lovington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Lovington.
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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 · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Lovington Highway
56 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Lovington Highway
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Continue on West D Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · West D Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue D
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Lovington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lovington Highway
Continue on Lovington Highway
56 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alamogordo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lovington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Lovington?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 87 miles from Alamogordo and 87.8 miles from Lovington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 10:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alamogordo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lovington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.82 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 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,474 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.79 | $23.37 | $46.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
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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