How far is Artesia, NM from Vado, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Vado, NM is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Vado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Vado.
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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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Take the exit straight
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vado
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vado Road
48 m · 3 sec · Vado Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vado Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vado Road
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Turn left onto Holguin Road
1623 ft · 50 sec · Holguin Road
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Turn left onto Highway 478
1632 ft · 35 sec · Highway 478
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Turn sharp left onto Boyer Road
9 m · 1 sec · Boyer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Vado.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Artesia and Partly Sunny near Vado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Vado?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Cloudcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Artesia and 97 miles from Vado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Artesia and Partly Sunny near Vado.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Vado. Straight-line distance: 141.02 mi (226.95 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vado
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,194 |
| Coordinates | 32.1117600, -106.6625000 |
| Altitude | 1165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vado (-106.6625, 32.11176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.63 | $63.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.04 | $74.08 |
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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