How far is Artesia, NM from Silver City, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Silver City, NM is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Silver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Silver City.
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Start on West Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on US Highway 82
62.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on James Canyon Highway
16.8 mi · 27 min · James Canyon Highway
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Continue on Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
4.9 mi · 7 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Take the exit slight right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Picacho Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Continue on West Picacho Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arizona
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.7 mi · 53 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
1573 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
4 mi · 7 min · North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
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Continue on US-180
37.9 mi · 45 min · US-180
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Continue on Silver Heights Boulevard
9.3 mi · 18 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · North Hudson Street
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Take the exit right
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway
1473 ft · 1 min · East Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cooper Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Silver City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 82
Continue on US Highway 82
62.8 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Artesia and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Silver City?
The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Sands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from Artesia and 144.1 miles from Silver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Artesia and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver City.
Stop Ideas Near White Sands
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 White Sands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Silver City. Straight-line distance: 225.2 mi (362.42 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.51 | $77.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.31 | $86.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.04 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.07 | $110.14 |
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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