How far is Grants, NM from Los Lunas, NM?
The driving distance from Grants, NM to Los Lunas, NM is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants and Los Lunas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants and Los Lunas.
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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
41.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
794 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
46 m · 7 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants and Los Lunas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Santa Fe Avenue
Take the ramp slight right
41.7 mi · 00h 42m
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 Grants and Sunny near Los Lunas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants to Los Lunas?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Bosque Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Grants and 39.8 miles from Los Lunas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.39 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grants and Sunny near Los Lunas.
Stop Ideas Near Bosque Farms
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 Bosque Farms.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants and Los Lunas. Straight-line distance: 67.61 mi (108.81 km).
#1 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Lunas
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 16,282 |
| Coordinates | 34.8061700, -106.7333600 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Lunas (-106.73336, 34.80617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.41 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $13.58 | $27.17 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
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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