How far is Jal, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Jal, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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City in New Mexico, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jal and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jal and Alamogordo.
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Start on South 3rd Street
2488 ft · 57 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on NM HWY 128
51.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · NM HWY 128
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Potash Mines Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Potash Mines Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Potash Mines Road
2892 ft · 51 sec · Potash Mines Road
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Turn right onto Pecos Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Pecos Highway
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · South Canal Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Canal Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Canal Street
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Continue on West Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 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 Jal 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 Jal and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jal to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 108.2 miles from Jal and 111.7 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jal and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jal and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 170.12 mi (273.78 km).
#1 Jal
Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.1131800, -103.1935100 |
| Altitude | 936 |
| 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: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.89 | $71.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.02 | $84.04 |
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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