How far is Bennett, NM from Eunice, NM?
The driving distance from Bennett, NM to Eunice, NM is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennett and Eunice.
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Start on Frying Pan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Frying Pan Road
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
1190 ft · 20 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South NM Highway 207
5.5 mi · 9 min · South NM Highway 207
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue J
29 m · 4 sec · West Avenue J
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue J
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennett and Eunice.
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.
Longest stretch
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16.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Eunice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennett to Eunice?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Jal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Bennett and 13.7 miles from Eunice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Eunice.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennett and Eunice. Straight-line distance: 25.71 mi (41.37 km).
#1 Bennett
Bennett is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0679000, -103.2110100 |
| Altitude | 903 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eunice
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.4373400, -103.1590800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue J (-103.15908, 32.43736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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