How far is Artesia, NM from Milan, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Milan, NM is about 318.1 miles (512 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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 56m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Milan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Milan.
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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
135.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael
954 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto San Rafael Road
614 ft · 12 sec · San Rafael Road
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Turn left onto Historic Route 66
1.5 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto Milan Street
79 m · 12 sec · Milan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Milan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Milan.
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
136 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Artesia and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Milan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Milan?
The road trip is about 318.1 miles (512 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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 159.1 miles from Artesia and 159.1 miles from Milan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 5:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.49 one way or $84.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Artesia and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Milan.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Milan. Straight-line distance: 256.41 mi (412.65 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milan
Village in Cibola County, New Mexico
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.1697600, -107.8908900 |
| Altitude | 1987 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milan (-107.89089, 35.16976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $42.49 | $84.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.79 | $95.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.89 | $103.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.76 | $121.51 |
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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