How far is Aztec, NM from Los Lunas, NM?

The driving distance from Aztec, NM to Los Lunas, NM is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.1 mi
03h 08m
Flight
156.14 mi
251.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.14 mi
Kilometers
251.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.1 mi
Kilometers
323.64 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Lunas
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM MDT
Return by in Aztec
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aztec
2026-04-19T01:18
Arrive Los Lunas
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aztec
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Aztec
100.4 mi
01h 34m
To Los Lunas
100.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aztec and Los Lunas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aztec and Los Lunas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chaco Street

    566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    8 mi · 13 min · South Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1737 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus

    1397 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

    1341 ft · 32 sec · Main Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    794 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast

    46 m · 7 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    10 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aztec and Los Lunas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
152 mi · 75%
I 25 South
38.6 mi · 19%
South Main Avenue
8.01 mi · 4%
Main Street Southwest
0.88 mi
Main Street Northwest
0.8 mi
West Broadway Boulevard
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

South Bloomfield Boulevard

Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

151 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 34m from Aztec
Leave By
10:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aztec and Mostly Sunny near Los Lunas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aztec to Los Lunas?

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Aztec and 100.7 miles from Los Lunas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 10:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aztec and Mostly Sunny near Los Lunas.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuba, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuba.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aztec and Los Lunas. Straight-line distance: 156.14 mi (251.29 km).

Aztec

#1 Aztec

City in New Mexico, USA

Population6,332
Coordinates36.8222300, -107.9928500
Altitude1721
CountryUnited States
Los Lunas

#2 Los Lunas

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population16,282
Coordinates34.8061700, -106.7333600
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: (-107.993029, 36.822282)
End: (-106.733543, 34.806104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.86 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.78
14.2 gal · 53.72 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.89 $53.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.63 $32.84 $65.68
Diesel $5.42 $38.45 $76.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aztec and Los Lunas. The current time is 01:18:55.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.