How far is Jemez Pueblo, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Jemez Pueblo, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jemez Pueblo and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jemez Pueblo and Sunland Park.
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Start on Eagle Wings
8 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings
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Keep slight left to continue on Half Moon Street
51 m · 12 sec · Half Moon Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
44 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
149 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Village Plaza Way
57 m · 8 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Continue on Village Plaza Way
629 ft · 28 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
22.4 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
243.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 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 Jemez Pueblo and Sunland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
243 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jemez Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jemez Pueblo to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Jemez Pueblo and 154.6 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 7:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.24 one way or $82.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jemez Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jemez Pueblo and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 263.91 mi (424.73 km).
#1 Jemez Pueblo
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,788 |
| Coordinates | 35.6142200, -106.7283200 |
| Altitude | 1708 |
| 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: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.24 | $82.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.38 | $92.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.37 | $100.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.97 | $117.94 |
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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