How far is Crownpoint, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Crownpoint, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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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 Crownpoint and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crownpoint and Alamogordo.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Chaco Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Chaco Boulevard
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Continue on Stacher Street
158 m · 15 sec · Stacher Street
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Turn right
24 mi · 36 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 40: Grants, Albuquerque
2732 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto E Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · 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 Crownpoint and Alamogordo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40
Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Crownpoint and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crownpoint to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Crownpoint and 160 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.57 one way or $85.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crownpoint and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
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 Jarales.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crownpoint and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 229.11 mi (368.71 km).
#1 Crownpoint
Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
| Population | 2,278 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780800, -108.1511800 |
| Altitude | 2128 |
| 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: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $42.57 | $85.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.99 | $103.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.86 | $121.73 |
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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