How far is Alamogordo, NM from Raton, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Raton, NM is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.7 miles (466.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Guadalupe County, 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 Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Raton.
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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
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto State Road 219
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219
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Continue on North US Highway 84
41.5 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
112.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Raton, Folsom
896 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Cook Avenue
2060 ft · 41 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
927 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1902 ft · 42 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
147 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Clark Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Raton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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122 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Alamogordo and Sunny near Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Raton?
The road trip is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.8 miles from Alamogordo and 164.4 miles from Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.7 miles (466.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.00 one way or $88.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near Raton.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Raton. Straight-line distance: 289.75 mi (466.3 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 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raton (-104.43915, 36.90336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $44.00 | $88.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.74 | $107.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.92 | $125.84 |
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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