How far is Anthony, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Anthony, NM to Artesia, NM is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anthony and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony and Artesia.
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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
61 m · 11 sec · South Anthony Drive
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Continue on South Anthony Drive
92 m · 6 sec · South Anthony Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
53 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1619 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Antonio Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Antonio Street
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Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard
52 m · 5 sec · South Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
789 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11.6 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Canal Street
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Continue on West Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1782 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony and Artesia.
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 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Anthony and Sunny near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anthony to Artesia?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Anthony and 91.2 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 9:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anthony and Sunny near Artesia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 140.91 mi (226.77 km).
#1 Anthony
City in New Mexico
| Population | 9,276 |
| Coordinates | 32.0039900, -106.6058300 |
| Altitude | 1159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.55 | $77.11 |
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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