How far is Anthony, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Anthony, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anthony and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony and Alamogordo.
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Start on the route
33 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Miller Street
54 m · 10 sec · Miller Street
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Turn right onto South Anthony Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Anthony Drive
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Turn right onto East O'Hara Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East O'Hara Road
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Turn left
1288 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 18 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
718 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70 East: Alamogordo
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bataan Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
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Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South White Sands Boulevard
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Continue on North White Sands Boulevard
1 km · 1 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 Anthony and Alamogordo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 70 West
Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anthony and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anthony to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Sands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Anthony and 46 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anthony and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near White Sands
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 White Sands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 72.42 mi (116.55 km).
#1 Anthony
City in New Mexico
| Population | 9,276 |
| Coordinates | 32.0039900, -106.6058300 |
| Altitude | 1159 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
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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