How far is Artesia, NM from Anthony, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Anthony, NM is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Anthony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Anthony.
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Start on West Main Street
24 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1848 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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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 Montana Avenue
12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North
1623 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24.3 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
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Turn right onto Talbot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive
4.9 mi · 7 min · Doniphan Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Anthony Drive
32 m · 2 sec · South Anthony Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive
35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive
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Turn right onto Miller Street
54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Anthony.
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 Artesia and Sunny near Anthony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Anthony?
The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Artesia and 89.2 miles from Anthony.
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 57.6 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 9:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Artesia and Sunny near Anthony.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 140.91 mi (226.77 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anthony
City in New Mexico
| Population | 9,276 |
| Coordinates | 32.0039900, -106.6058300 |
| Altitude | 1159 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.38 | $64.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.91 | $75.81 |
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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