How far is Boles Acres, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Boles Acres, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Otero 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 Boles Acres and Alamogordo.
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Start on 1st Street
1718 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Boles Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · Boles Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54 South
4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
2.3 mi · 4 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
3025 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North White Sands Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boles Acres and Alamogordo.
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.
US Highway 54 South
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54 South
4.28 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Boles Acres and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boles Acres to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
La Luz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Boles Acres and 3.9 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boles Acres and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near La Luz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Las Cruces, New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boles Acres and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 6.56 mi (10.56 km).
#1 Boles Acres
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 32.8070300, -105.9861000 |
| Altitude | 1251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
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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