How far is Las Vegas, NM from Bernalillo, NM?

The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Bernalillo, NM is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.7 mi
01h 49m
Flight
77.42 mi
124.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.42 mi
Kilometers
124.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.7 mi
Kilometers
171.71 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bernalillo
Fri, Apr 17, 7:43 AM MDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Fri, Apr 17, 9:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-04-17T05:54
Arrive Bernalillo
Fri, Apr 17, 7:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
NM

City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Las Vegas
53.3 mi
00h 54m
To Bernalillo
53.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 35 mph W
Destination
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Bernalillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Bernalillo.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on National Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · National Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East University

    1227 ft · 21 sec · East University

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 473: Avenida Bernalillo

    1471 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Avenida Bernalillo

    2828 ft · 1 min · East Avenida Bernalillo

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Camino del Pueblo

    6 m · 1 sec · Camino del Pueblo

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camino del Pueblo

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Bernalillo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East University
105 mi · 99%
National Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
East Avenida Bernalillo
0.54 mi · 1%
NM 473
0.28 mi
4th Street
0.05 mi
Grand Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

East University

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
00h 54m from Las Vegas
Leave By
2:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Bernalillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Bernalillo?

The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Las Vegas and 53.4 miles from Bernalillo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Bernalillo.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eldorado at Santa Fe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Santa Fe Housing Authority

Santa Fe , NM
664 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Housing authority
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldorado at Santa Fe.

RAIL

Lamy station

7 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

18 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

66 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

81 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Bernalillo. Straight-line distance: 77.42 mi (124.59 km).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

Town in New Mexico, USA

Population12,826
Coordinates35.5939300, -105.2239000
Altitude1958
CountryUnited States
Bernalillo

#2 Bernalillo

Town of the United States

Population10,865
Coordinates35.3000400, -106.5511400
Altitude1540
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)
End: Bernalillo (-106.55114, 35.30004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.01 $32.03
Premium $4.63 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.42 $20.36 $40.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Vegas and Bernalillo. The current time is 05:54:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.