How far is Clayton, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Clayton, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 447.4 miles (720.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Sunland Park.
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Start on Main Street
123 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on Springer Highway
81.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Springer Highway
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Turn left onto Maxwell Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn straight
1283 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp left
413.8 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Sunland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Maxwell Avenue
Take the ramp left
414 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 447.4 miles (720.1 km) and usually takes 07h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.4 miles from Clayton and 181.1 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.80 one way or $119.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 375.67 mi (604.58 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 2,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.4516900, -103.1841000 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 720 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $59.80 | $119.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $67.25 | $134.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $73.03 | $146.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $85.50 | $171.01 |
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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