How far is Estancia, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Estancia, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estancia and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estancia and Sunland Park.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Williams Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
10.8 mi · 15 min · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
35.5 mi · 49 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
47.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Main Street
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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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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
6.8 mi · 11 min · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
2323 ft · 30 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 273: McNutt Road
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto McNutt Road
2.5 mi · 5 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 Estancia and Sunland Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
47.3 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Estancia 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 Estancia to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Tularosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Estancia and 150.1 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.70 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Estancia and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Tularosa
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 Tularosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estancia and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 206.87 mi (332.93 km).
#1 Estancia
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,561 |
| Coordinates | 34.7583900, -106.0558500 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.70 | $73.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.27 | $82.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.82 | $89.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.47 | $104.94 |
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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