How far is Angel Fire, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Angel Fire, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guadalupe 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 Angel Fire and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angel Fire and Alamogordo.
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Start on the route
146 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Angel Fire Road
106 m · 19 sec · North Angel Fire Road
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Turn left onto Mountain View Boulevard
8.1 mi · 14 min · Mountain View Boulevard
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Turn right
13.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
12.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto New Mexico Highway 518
25.6 mi · 36 min · New Mexico Highway 518
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Continue on 7th Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Mills Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mills Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East University
1227 ft · 21 sec · East University
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Take the ramp slight right
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1035 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
41.6 mi · 47 min
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Continue on State Road 219
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 54
19.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on 8th Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Angel Fire and Alamogordo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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78.1 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Angel Fire and Mostly Cloudy near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Angel Fire to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Angel Fire and 145 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.55 one way or $77.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Angel Fire and Mostly Cloudy near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
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 Vaughn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Angel Fire and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 244.41 mi (393.34 km).
#1 Angel Fire
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 36.3930900, -105.2850100 |
| Altitude | 2562 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.36 | $86.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.12 | $110.25 |
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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