How far is Deming, NM from Grants, NM?
The driving distance from Deming, NM to Grants, NM is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deming and Grants.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deming and Grants.
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Start on East Pine Street
13 m · 3 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Gold Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on West Hall Street
2109 ft · 40 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Road
1517 ft · 26 sec · West Canal Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
2040 ft · 34 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
1.1 km · 1 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Take the ramp left
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
161.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1279 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
3209 ft · 1 min · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on State Road 6
30.7 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Take the ramp left
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
1073 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grants
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 5th Street
955 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive
630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deming and Grants.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New Mexico State Road 26
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 42m
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 Deming and Sunny near Grants.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deming to Grants?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Deming and 144.7 miles from Grants.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.63 one way or $77.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deming and Sunny near Grants.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deming and Grants. Straight-line distance: 198.99 mi (320.24 km).
#1 Deming
City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 13,983 |
| Coordinates | 32.2687000, -107.7586400 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.63 | $77.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.44 | $86.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.18 | $94.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.23 | $110.47 |
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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