How far is Anthony, NM from Portales, NM?
The driving distance from Anthony, NM to Portales, NM is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anthony and Portales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony and Portales.
-
1
Start on the route
33 m · 9 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Miller Street
54 m · 10 sec · Miller Street
-
3
Turn right onto South Anthony Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Anthony Drive
-
4
Turn right onto East O'Hara Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East O'Hara Road
-
5
Turn left
1288 ft · 33 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 18 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
-
8
Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
718 ft · 18 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
108 m · 9 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 70 East: Alamogordo
1141 ft · 28 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Bataan Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
-
13
Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
-
14
Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
691 ft · 19 sec · South White Sands Boulevard
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
760 ft · 35 sec
-
16
Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5 mi · 8 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
-
17
Turn left onto US 54,70
8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70
-
18
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road
-
20
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road
-
21
Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue
-
22
Turn left onto Relief Route
6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route
-
23
Continue on Highway Relief Route
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route
-
24
Continue on Clovis Highway
85.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Clovis Highway
-
25
Turn right onto South Abilene Avenue
75 m · 6 sec · South Abilene Avenue
-
26
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
56 m · 4 sec · East 3rd Street
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony and Portales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 02h 05m
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 Anthony and Sunny near Portales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anthony to Portales?
The road trip is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Anthony and 148.9 miles from Portales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242 miles (389.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 $39.80 one way or $79.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anthony and Sunny near Portales.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Portales. Straight-line distance: 242.03 mi (389.51 km).
#1 Anthony
City in New Mexico
| Population | 9,276 |
| Coordinates | 32.0039900, -106.6058300 |
| Altitude | 1159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,487 |
| Coordinates | 34.1861900, -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portales (-103.3344, 34.18619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.91 | $113.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in New Mexico · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.