How far is Bayard, NM from Tucumcari, NM?
The driving distance from Bayard, NM to Tucumcari, NM is about 401.8 miles (646.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayard and Tucumcari.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayard and Tucumcari.
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Start on Central Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right
13 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.3 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the ramp left
1649 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
161.5 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
1267 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa
2338 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
172.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1840 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard
604 ft · 17 sec · East Tucumcari Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayard and Tucumcari.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
172 mi · 02h 56m
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 Bayard and Partly Cloudy near Tucumcari.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayard to Tucumcari?
The road trip is about 401.8 miles (646.7 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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?
Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.2 miles from Bayard and 201.6 miles from Tucumcari.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.5 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 MST. 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 $54.39 one way or $108.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayard and Partly Cloudy near Tucumcari.
Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez
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 Los Chavez.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayard and Tucumcari. Straight-line distance: 302.29 mi (486.49 km).
#1 Bayard
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 32.7617400, -108.1306000 |
| Altitude | 1774 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 35.1719100, -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucumcari (-103.72686, 35.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 647 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $3.84 | $54.39 | $108.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $60.45 | $120.90 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $65.16 | $130.31 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $82.54 | $165.08 |
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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