How far is Edgewood, NM from Artesia, NM?

The driving distance from Edgewood, NM to Artesia, NM is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.74 mi
03h 16m
Flight
184.41 mi
296.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.41 mi
Kilometers
296.78 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.74 mi
Kilometers
348.81 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Artesia
Sun, May 24, 2:11 PM MDT
Return by in Edgewood
Sun, May 24, 5:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-05-24T10:54
Arrive Artesia
Sun, May 24, 2:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Edgewood
105.6 mi
01h 38m
To Artesia
111.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and Artesia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Artesia.

  1. 1

    Start on NM-344

    558 ft · 11 sec · NM-344

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street

    29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1735 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood and Artesia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
91.9 mi · 42%
NM-344
30.7 mi · 14%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 14%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 13%
Oak Street
14.5 mi · 7%
Roswell Highway
7.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Continue on 8th Street

91.9 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
01h 38m from Edgewood
Leave By
10:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edgewood and Sunny near Artesia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Artesia?

The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Edgewood and 111.1 miles from Artesia.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgewood and Sunny near Artesia.

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vaughn, 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 Vaughn.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 184.41 mi (296.78 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Population6,092
Coordinates35.0614400, -106.1914100
Altitude2026
CountryUnited States
Artesia

#2 Artesia

City in New Mexico, USA

Population12,214
Coordinates32.8423300, -104.4033000
Altitude1030
CountryUnited States
Start: NM 344 (-106.191433, 35.061439)
End: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.95 L · about $28.97
Round trip
$57.94
15.3 gal · 57.9 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.97 $57.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.63 $35.38 $70.76
Diesel $5.42 $41.42 $82.85

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Artesia. The current time is 10:54:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.