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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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 06h 26m.
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.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
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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.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaco Street
566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
8 mi · 13 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
1737 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
243.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aztec and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 356.47 mi (573.68 km).
#1 Aztec
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 6,332 |
| Coordinates | 36.8222300, -107.9928500 |
| Altitude | 1721 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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