How far is Artesia, NM from Lovington, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Lovington, NM is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Lovington.
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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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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Lovington Highway
56 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Lovington Highway
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Continue on West D Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · West D Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue D
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Lovington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lovington Highway
Continue on Lovington Highway
56 mi · 01h 23m
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 Lovington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Lovington?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Lake Arthur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Artesia and 32.4 miles from Lovington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Artesia and Sunny near Lovington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 61.6 mi (99.13 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,474 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
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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