How far is Dulce, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Dulce, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 378.6 miles (609.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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 06h 02m.
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.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dulce and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dulce and Alamogordo.
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Start on Hillside Drive
40 m · 4 sec · Hillside Drive
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
55.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
84.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
101.9 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Dulce and Alamogordo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Dulce and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dulce to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 378.6 miles (609.3 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Bosque Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.6 miles from Dulce and 190 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.8 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 $50.59 one way or $101.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dulce and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Bosque Farms
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 Bosque Farms.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dulce and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 284.87 mi (458.45 km).
#1 Dulce
Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 2,743 |
| Coordinates | 36.9336200, -106.9989300 |
| Altitude | 2066 |
| 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: 609 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $50.59 | $101.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.90 | $113.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.79 | $123.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.34 | $144.69 |
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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