How far is Artesia, NM from Grants, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Grants, NM is about 321.9 miles (518 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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 05h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Grants.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Grants.
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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 · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
132.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
1073 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grants
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 5th Street
955 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive
630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Grants.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Shenrick Street
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 17m
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 Grants.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Grants?
The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Artesia and 163.8 miles from Grants.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 6:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Artesia and Sunny near Grants.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Encino.
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Grants. Straight-line distance: 253.76 mi (408.39 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $43.02 | $86.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.54 | $105.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.51 | $123.03 |
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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