How far is Deming, NM from Aztec, NM?

The driving distance from Deming, NM to Aztec, NM is about 410.2 miles (660.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
410.18 mi
07h 44m
Flight
314.9 mi
506.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.9 mi
Kilometers
506.78 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.18 mi
Kilometers
660.12 km
Drive Time
07h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aztec
Thu, Apr 16, 3:40 AM MDT
Return by in Deming
Thu, Apr 16, 11:25 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deming
2026-04-15T19:55
Arrive Aztec
Thu, Apr 16, 3:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deming
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Los Chavez
NM

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Deming
205.3 mi
03h 52m
To Aztec
204.9 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deming and Aztec.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deming and Aztec.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    13 m · 3 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Gold Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hatch Highway

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on New Mexico State Road 26

    10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Hatch Highway

    17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on New Mexico State Road 26

    12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26

  7. 7

    Continue on West Hall Street

    2109 ft · 40 sec · West Hall Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Canal Road

    1517 ft · 26 sec · West Canal Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Franklin Street

    2040 ft · 34 sec · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on New Mexico State Road 26

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Mexico State Road 26

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    200.3 mi · 3 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1900 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    8 mi · 13 min · North 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Chaco Street

    566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deming and Aztec.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Mexico State Road 26
224 mi · 54%
US 550
152 mi · 37%
Hatch Highway
23.8 mi · 6%
North 1st Street
8.05 mi · 2%
North Gold Avenue
1.38 mi
West Hall Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

New Mexico State Road 26

Merge slight left

200 mi · 03h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.3 mi
314.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Chavez
03h 52m from Deming
Leave By
8:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deming and Sunny near Aztec.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deming to Aztec?

The road trip is about 410.2 miles (660.1 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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?

Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.3 miles from Deming and 204.9 miles from Aztec.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.3 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 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 $54.80 one way or $109.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deming and Sunny near Aztec.

Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Los Chavez, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Chavez.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

41 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deming and Aztec. Straight-line distance: 314.9 mi (506.78 km).

Deming

#1 Deming

City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States

Population13,983
Coordinates32.2687000, -107.7586400
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Aztec

#2 Aztec

City in New Mexico, USA

Population6,332
Coordinates36.8222300, -107.9928500
Altitude1721
CountryUnited States
Start: Deming (-107.75864, 32.2687)
End: Aztec (-107.99285, 36.82223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 660 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.47 gal
54.79 L · about $54.80
Round trip
$109.60
28.94 gal · 109.58 L
Estimated CO2
128.6 kg one way
Round trip: 257.2 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $54.80 $109.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $61.63 $123.26
Premium $4.63 $66.92 $133.85
Diesel $5.42 $78.36 $156.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Deming and Aztec. The current time is 19:55:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.