How far is Deming, NM from Tularosa, NM?
The driving distance from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deming and Tularosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deming and Tularosa.
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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
134 m · 10 sec · North Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cedar Street
1951 ft · 27 sec · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.1 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Picacho Avenue
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
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Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
691 ft · 19 sec · South White Sands Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
760 ft · 35 sec
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Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5 mi · 8 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
9.6 mi · 12 min · US 54,70
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Continue on Saint Francis Drive
18 m · 7 sec · Saint Francis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Francis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deming and Tularosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.1 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Deming and Sunny near Tularosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deming to Tularosa?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doña Ana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Deming and 69.5 miles from Tularosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deming and Sunny near Tularosa.
Stop Ideas Near Doña Ana
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 Doña Ana.
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Union Depot
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deming and Tularosa. Straight-line distance: 115.49 mi (185.86 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 Tularosa
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 3,040 |
| Coordinates | 33.0739700, -106.0186000 |
| Altitude | 1374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tularosa (-106.0186, 33.07397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
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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