How far is Aztec, NM from Sunland Park, NM?

The driving distance from Aztec, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 440 miles (708.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
440 mi
06h 26m
Flight
356.47 mi
573.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.47 mi
Kilometers
573.68 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
440 mi
Kilometers
708.11 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM MDT
Return by in Aztec
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aztec
2026-04-22T17:29
Arrive Sunland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aztec
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jarales
NM

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Aztec
219.8 mi
03h 13m
To Sunland Park
220.3 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aztec and Sunland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aztec and Sunland Park.

  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

    243.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive

    916 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McNutt Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive

    1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aztec and Sunland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
244 mi · 55%
South Bloomfield Boulevard
152 mi · 34%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 4%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.5 mi · 3%
South Main Avenue
8.01 mi · 2%
Sunland Park Drive
2.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.5 mi
356.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarales
03h 13m from Aztec
Leave By
11:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aztec and Sunny near Sunland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aztec to Sunland Park?

The road trip is about 440 miles (708.1 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?

Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.8 miles from Aztec and 220.3 miles from Sunland Park.

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

The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 $58.81 one way or $117.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aztec and Sunny near Sunland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jarales

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarales, 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 Jarales.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

53 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aztec and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 356.47 mi (573.68 km).

Aztec

#1 Aztec

City in New Mexico, USA

Population6,332
Coordinates36.8222300, -107.9928500
Altitude1721
CountryUnited States
Sunland Park

#2 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Start: (-107.993029, 36.822282)
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 708 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.53 gal
58.77 L · about $58.81
Round trip
$117.62
31.06 gal · 117.54 L
Estimated CO2
138 kg one way
Round trip: 276 kg / 608 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $58.81 $117.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $66.14 $132.28
Premium $4.63 $71.83 $143.65
Diesel $5.42 $84.09 $168.19

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Aztec and Sunland Park. The current time is 17:29:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.