How far is Edgewood, NM from Sunland Park, NM?

The driving distance from Edgewood, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
291.67 mi
04h 09m
Flight
226.69 mi
364.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.69 mi
Kilometers
364.83 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.67 mi
Kilometers
469.4 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland Park
Sun, May 31, 12:22 PM MDT
Return by in Edgewood
Sun, May 31, 4:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-05-31T08:13
Arrive Sunland Park
Sun, May 31, 12:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:42 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
Elephant Butte
NM

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

From Edgewood
145.6 mi
02h 04m
To Sunland Park
146 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Sunland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on NM-344

    827 ft · 19 sec · NM-344

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe

    1343 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    227.3 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Pan American Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive

    916 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McNutt Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive

    1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Freeway
227 mi · 78%
NM-344
27.4 mi · 9%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 6%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.5 mi · 4%
Sunland Park Drive
2.01 mi · 1%
McNutt Road
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

Pan American Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

227 mi · 03h 52m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elephant Butte
02h 04m from Edgewood
Leave By
8:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edgewood and Sunny near Sunland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Sunland Park?

The road trip is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Edgewood and 146 miles from Sunland Park.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 8:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.97 one way or $77.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgewood and Sunny near Sunland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte

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

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

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

6 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

102 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

111 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 226.69 mi (364.83 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Population6,092
Coordinates35.0614400, -106.1914100
Altitude2026
CountryUnited States
Sunland Park

#2 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Start: NM 344 (-106.191433, 35.061439)
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.96 L · about $38.97
Round trip
$77.94
20.58 gal · 77.92 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.97 $77.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.83 $87.65
Premium $4.63 $47.59 $95.18
Diesel $5.42 $55.72 $111.44

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Sunland Park. The current time is 08:13:03.

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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.