How far is Eunice, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Eunice, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eunice and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eunice and Alamogordo.
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Start on West Avenue J
29 m · 6 sec · West Avenue J
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Turn right onto Main Street
1857 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Avenue O
6.5 mi · 10 min · Avenue O
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Turn left onto West NM Highway 176
28.5 mi · 42 min · West NM Highway 176
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Turn left onto West Carlsbad Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Greene Street
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Turn right onto George Shoup Relief Route
8.4 mi · 10 min · George Shoup Relief Route
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Turn right onto Artesia Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on US Highway 82
62.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on James Canyon Highway
16.8 mi · 27 min · James Canyon Highway
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Turn left onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eunice and Alamogordo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 82
Continue on US Highway 82
62.8 mi · 01h 23m
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 Eunice and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eunice to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Eunice and 96.1 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eunice and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eunice and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 166.02 mi (267.18 km).
#1 Eunice
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.4373400, -103.1590800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.72 | $77.43 |
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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