How far is Las Vegas, NM from Bloomfield, NM?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Bloomfield, NM is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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 04h 37m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Bloomfield.
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Start on Bridge Street
28 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on National Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · National Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East University
1227 ft · 21 sec · East University
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Take the ramp slight right
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn slight right
93 m · 7 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 Las Vegas and Bloomfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NM 165 East
Continue straight
150 mi · 02h 48m
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 Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Bloomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Jemez Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Las Vegas and 128.1 miles from Bloomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 7:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.23 one way or $68.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Bloomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Jemez Pueblo
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 Jemez Pueblo.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 172.26 mi (277.23 km).
#1 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomfield
City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 7,643 |
| Coordinates | 36.7111200, -107.9845100 |
| Altitude | 1663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomfield (-107.98451, 36.71112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $34.23 | $68.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.95 | $97.90 |
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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