How far is Grants, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Grants, NM to Artesia, NM is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Torrance 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 Grants and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants and Artesia.
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Start on San Jose Drive
966 ft · 42 sec · San Jose Drive
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Continue on San Jose Drive
19 m · 5 sec · San Jose Drive
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Turn right onto 5th Street
913 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
1508 ft · 29 sec · Historic Route 66
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Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Santa Fe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
132.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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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 Grants and Artesia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Santa Fe Avenue
Take the ramp slight right
133 mi · 02h 18m
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 Grants and Sunny near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants to Artesia?
The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Grants and 163.8 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grants and Sunny near Artesia.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
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 Encino.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 253.76 mi (408.39 km).
#1 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| 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: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $43.02 | $86.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.54 | $105.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.51 | $123.03 |
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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