How far is Anthony, NM from Vado, NM?

The driving distance from Anthony, NM to Vado, NM is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.33 mi
00h 12m
Flight
8.15 mi
13.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.33 mi
Kilometers
13.41 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vado
Tue, May 5, 7:45 AM MDT
Return by in Anthony
Tue, May 5, 7:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anthony
2026-05-05T07:32
Arrive Vado
Tue, May 5, 7:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anthony
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mesilla
NM

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Anthony
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Vado
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anthony and Vado.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony and Vado.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Miller Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Anthony Drive

    61 m · 11 sec · South Anthony Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Anthony Drive

    81 m · 6 sec · South Anthony Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Camino Real Street

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Camino Real Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 478

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 478

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Boyer Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Boyer Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyer Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony and Vado.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Camino Real Street
7.06 mi · 85%
Highway 478
1.12 mi · 13%
South Anthony Drive
0.09 mi · 1%
Miller Street
0.03 mi
Boyer Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Camino Real Street

Turn right onto Camino Real Street

7.06 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesilla
00h 06m from Anthony
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anthony and Partly Sunny near Vado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anthony to Vado?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mesilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Anthony and 4.2 miles from Vado.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anthony and Partly Sunny near Vado.

Stop Ideas Near Mesilla

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mesilla, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesilla.

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

4 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

64 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
RAIL

Union Depot

64 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
RAIL

Deming station

90 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Vado. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.12 km).

Anthony

#1 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Vado

#2 Vado

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population3,194
Coordinates32.1117600, -106.6625000
Altitude1165
CountryUnited States
Start: Anthony (-106.60583, 32.00399)
End: Vado (-106.6625, 32.11176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.20
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.10 $2.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.24 $2.47
Premium $4.63 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.42 $1.57 $3.14

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Anthony and Vado. The current time is 07:32:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.