How far is Belen, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Belen, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belen and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belen and Las Vegas.
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Start on West Reinken Avenue
13 m · 4 sec · West Reinken Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I-25 Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · I-25 Bypass
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Take the ramp straight
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
149.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belen and Las Vegas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-25 Bypass
Keep slight right
150 mi · 02h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Belen and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belen to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Belen and 76.9 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 2:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belen and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
Santa Fe City ITT Department
Santa Fe Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cienega.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belen and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 108.79 mi (175.08 km).
#1 Belen
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 7,496 |
| Coordinates | 34.6628400, -106.7764200 |
| Altitude | 1466 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.21 | $50.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
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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