How far is Alamogordo, NM from Santa Teresa, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Santa Teresa, NM is about 324.7 miles (522.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
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 Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and Santa Teresa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Santa Teresa.
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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
44 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto E Avenue
1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
1780 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
102.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right
29.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn right onto Agua Sarca Road
1781 ft · 1 min · Agua Sarca Road
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Turn left onto Mesa Poleo Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Mesa Poleo Road
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Continue on County Road 426
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 426
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Santa Teresa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
E Avenue
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 45m
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 Santa Teresa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Santa Teresa?
The road trip is about 324.7 miles (522.6 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Alamogordo and 162.3 miles from Santa Teresa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.2 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 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 $50.52 one way or $101.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near Santa Teresa.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
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 Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Santa Teresa. Straight-line distance: 228.51 mi (367.75 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 Santa Teresa
Situated in Rio Arriba County in northern New Mexico, this unincorporated community rests at a high elevation of approximately 7,448 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1533500, -106.6794800 |
| Altitude | 2270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Teresa (-106.67948, 36.15335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $50.52 | $101.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $55.40 | $110.80 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $59.15 | $118.29 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $69.29 | $138.57 |
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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