How far is Artesia, NM from Eunice, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Eunice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Eunice.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Artesia Highway
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Turn left onto George Shoup Relief Route
8.4 mi · 10 min · George Shoup Relief Route
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Turn left onto East Greene Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn right onto West NM Highway 176
28.5 mi · 42 min · West NM Highway 176
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.4 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1854 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue J
37 m · 5 sec · West Avenue J
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue J
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Eunice.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West NM Highway 176
Turn right onto West NM Highway 176
28.5 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Artesia and Sunny near Eunice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Eunice?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Artesia and 51.8 miles from Eunice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Artesia and Sunny near Eunice.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Eunice. Straight-line distance: 77.61 mi (124.9 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eunice
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.4373400, -103.1590800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eunice (-103.15908, 32.43734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
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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