How far is Belen, NM from Los Lunas, NM?

The driving distance from Belen, NM to Los Lunas, NM is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.25 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10.2 mi
16.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.2 mi
Kilometers
16.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.32 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Lunas
Wed, Apr 29, 9:21 AM MDT
Return by in Belen
Wed, Apr 29, 9:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belen
2026-04-29T09:04
Arrive Los Lunas
Wed, Apr 29, 9:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belen
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Los Chavez
NM

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

From Belen
6.6 mi
00h 08m
To Los Lunas
6.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belen and Los Lunas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belen and Los Lunas.

  1. 1

    Start on West Reinken Avenue

    13 m · 4 sec · West Reinken Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I-25 Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · I-25 Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    571 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas

    1279 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street Southwest

    726 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    794 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast

    46 m · 7 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    10 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belen and Los Lunas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-25 Bypass
9.13 mi · 69%
North Main Street
2.09 mi · 16%
Main Street Northwest
0.8 mi · 6%
Main Street Southwest
0.76 mi · 6%
NM 6
0.24 mi · 2%
Main Street Northeast
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-25 Bypass

Keep slight right

7.26 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Chavez
00h 08m from Belen
Leave By
7:56 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Belen and Partly Cloudy near Los Lunas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belen to Los Lunas?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Belen and 6.6 miles from Los Lunas.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belen and Partly Cloudy near Los Lunas.

Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

41 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belen and Los Lunas. Straight-line distance: 10.2 mi (16.42 km).

Belen

#1 Belen

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,496
Coordinates34.6628400, -106.7764200
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Los Lunas

#2 Los Lunas

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population16,282
Coordinates34.8061700, -106.7333600
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: West Reinken Avenue (-106.776431, 34.662787)
End: (-106.733543, 34.806104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.63 $2.17 $4.35
Diesel $5.42 $2.55 $5.09

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Belen and Los Lunas. The current time is 09:04:36.

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.