How far is Alamogordo, NM from Upper Fruitland, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Upper Fruitland, NM is about 396.2 miles (637.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m 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 07h 35m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and Upper Fruitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Upper Fruitland.
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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
149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pinon Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Pinon Street
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Continue on Bisti Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bisti Highway
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Turn right onto Upper Fruitland Highway
2977 ft · 50 sec · Upper Fruitland Highway
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Continue on Navajo Route 36
4 mi · 6 min · Navajo Route 36
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 36
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Upper Fruitland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 550
Continue straight
150 mi · 02h 48m
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 Upper Fruitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Upper Fruitland?
The road trip is about 396.2 miles (637.6 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?
South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Alamogordo and 198 miles from Upper Fruitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.7 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 $52.94 one way or $105.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near Upper Fruitland.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley
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 South Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Upper Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 295.54 mi (475.63 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 Upper Fruitland
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 36.7158400, -108.3142400 |
| Altitude | 1593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Fruitland (-108.31424, 36.71584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 638 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $52.94 | $105.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $59.54 | $119.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $64.66 | $129.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $75.70 | $151.40 |
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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