How far is Deming, NM from Shiprock, NM?
The driving distance from Deming, NM to Shiprock, NM is about 442.2 miles (711.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 35m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 17m.
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 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 Deming and Shiprock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deming and Shiprock.
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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
105.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Muñoz Boulevard
1516 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
84.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left
941 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
154 m · 29 sec
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Turn left
148 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deming and Shiprock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Deming and Sunny near Shiprock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deming to Shiprock?
The road trip is about 442.2 miles (711.7 km) and usually takes 08h 17m 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 221.3 miles from Deming and 221 miles from Shiprock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.7 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 $59.08 one way or $118.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deming and Sunny near Shiprock.
Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez
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 Los Chavez.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deming and Shiprock. Straight-line distance: 316.52 mi (509.39 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 Shiprock
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,295 |
| Coordinates | 36.7855500, -108.6870300 |
| Altitude | 1492 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shiprock (-108.68703, 36.78555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 712 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 31m |
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 | $59.08 | $118.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $66.44 | $132.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $72.15 | $144.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $84.47 | $168.95 |
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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