How far is Elephant Butte, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Elephant Butte, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elephant Butte and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elephant Butte and Sunland Park.
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Start on the route
103 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
650 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1381 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
4.7 mi · 10 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Date Street
1293 ft · 47 sec · North Date Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp straight
1334 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
76.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elephant Butte and Sunland Park.
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 left
76.7 mi · 01h 20m
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 Elephant Butte 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 Elephant Butte to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Radium Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Elephant Butte and 60.5 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elephant Butte and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Radium Springs
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 Radium Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elephant Butte and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 99.85 mi (160.7 km).
#1 Elephant Butte
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.1486800, -107.1847500 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.13 | $32.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.70 | $39.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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