How far is Artesia, NM from Los Chavez, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Los Chavez, NM is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Los Chavez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Los Chavez.
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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
26.4 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Relief Route
7.9 mi · 11 min · Relief Route
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
43.6 mi · 53 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right
107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right
1780 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Belen
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NM 314
2.5 mi · 4 min · NM 314
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Turn left onto Square Deal Road
607 ft · 27 sec · Square Deal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Square Deal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Los Chavez.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
107 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Artesia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Los Chavez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Los Chavez?
The road trip is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Artesia and 126.3 miles from Los Chavez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.78 one way or $67.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Artesia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Los Chavez.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Los Chavez. Straight-line distance: 187.62 mi (301.95 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Chavez
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.7257100, -106.7572600 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Chavez (-106.75726, 34.72571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.26 | $82.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.30 | $96.60 |
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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