How far is Bayard, NM from Lordsburg, NM?
The driving distance from Bayard, NM to Lordsburg, NM is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayard and Lordsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayard and Lordsburg.
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Start on Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard
9.3 mi · 18 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Hudson Street
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Continue on New Mexico State Highway 90
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Mexico State Highway 90
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Continue on Duncan Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Duncan Highway
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Take the exit right
736 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit sharp left
18 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayard and Lordsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Mexico State Highway 90
Continue on New Mexico State Highway 90
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bayard and Mostly Sunny near Lordsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayard to Lordsburg?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Bayard and 27.5 miles from Lordsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bayard and Mostly Sunny near Lordsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Silver City
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 Silver City.
Lordsburg
Deming station
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayard and Lordsburg. Straight-line distance: 44.06 mi (70.91 km).
#1 Bayard
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 32.7617400, -108.1306000 |
| Altitude | 1774 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lordsburg
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.3503600, -108.7086600 |
| Altitude | 1295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lordsburg (-108.70866, 32.35036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
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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