How far is Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM to Artesia, NM is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guadalupe 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 Eldorado at Santa Fe and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eldorado at Santa Fe and Artesia.
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Start on Avenida de los Compadres
1425 ft · 45 sec · Avenida de los Compadres
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Turn left onto Avenida Eldorado
2.4 mi · 4 min · Avenida Eldorado
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Continue on Avenue Eldorado
980 ft · 30 sec · Avenue Eldorado
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Turn right
173.2 mi · 3 hr 17 min
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1735 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eldorado at Santa Fe and Artesia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
173 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Eldorado at Santa Fe and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eldorado at Santa Fe to Artesia?
The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 111.3 miles from Eldorado at Santa Fe and 116.8 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 9:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.49 one way or $60.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eldorado at Santa Fe and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Artesia.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
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 Vaughn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eldorado at Santa Fe and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 205.06 mi (330.02 km).
#1 Eldorado at Santa Fe
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,130 |
| Coordinates | 35.5264200, -105.9347400 |
| Altitude | 2035 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.28 | $68.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.59 | $87.18 |
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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