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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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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.
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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
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1279 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street Southwest
726 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
794 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
46 m · 7 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left
10 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 Belen and Los Lunas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Belen and Los Lunas. Straight-line distance: 10.2 mi (16.42 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 Los Lunas
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 16,282 |
| Coordinates | 34.8061700, -106.7333600 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-106.733543, 34.806104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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