How far is Alamogordo, NM from Zuni Pueblo, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Zuni Pueblo, NM is about 338 miles (544 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m 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 53m.
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 Zuni Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Zuni Pueblo.
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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
63.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1279 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
3209 ft · 1 min · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on State Road 6
30.7 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Take the ramp left
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael
954 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
648 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto San Rafael Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road
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Continue on Ice Caves Road
17.3 mi · 22 min · Ice Caves Road
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Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
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Continue on Bond Street - NM53
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53
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Continue on Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53
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Continue on San Rafael Road
2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road
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Continue on NM 53
7.7 mi · 19 min · NM 53
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Continue on New Mexico 53
1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53
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Turn right onto Chavez Circle
144 m · 21 sec · Chavez Circle
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Continue on Chavez Circle
525 ft · 24 sec · Chavez Circle
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Turn right onto Twin Buttes Drive
574 ft · 25 sec · Twin Buttes Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Twin Buttes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Zuni Pueblo.
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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64.6 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Alamogordo and Partly Cloudy near Zuni Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Zuni Pueblo?
The road trip is about 338 miles (544 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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 169 miles from Alamogordo and 169 miles from Zuni Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.5 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 $45.18 one way or $90.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alamogordo and Partly Cloudy near Zuni Pueblo.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Zuni Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 223.5 mi (359.69 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 Zuni Pueblo
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 35.0725300, -108.8506400 |
| Altitude | 1918 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zuni Pueblo (-108.85064, 35.07253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.81 | $101.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.18 | $110.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.60 | $129.20 |
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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