How far is Las Vegas, NM from Los Lunas, NM?

The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Los Lunas, NM is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
145.49 mi
02h 06m
Flight
101.12 mi
162.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.12 mi
Kilometers
162.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.49 mi
Kilometers
234.14 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Lunas
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM MDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-04-16T00:49
Arrive Los Lunas
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
La Cienega
NM

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

From Las Vegas
72.7 mi
01h 03m
To Los Lunas
72.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Los Lunas.

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus

    1397 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

    1341 ft · 32 sec · Main Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    794 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast

    46 m · 7 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    10 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 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
143 mi · 98%
Main Street Southwest
0.88 mi · 1%
Main Street Northwest
0.8 mi · 1%
National Avenue
0.6 mi
HR 66
0.26 mi
Main Street Northeast
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

East University

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Cienega
01h 03m from Las Vegas
Leave By
2:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Los Lunas?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Las Vegas and 72.8 miles from Los Lunas.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 2:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny near Los Lunas.

Stop Ideas Near La Cienega

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 La Cienega and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 10 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 11.4 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 9.8 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 11.3 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 La Cienega.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

23 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

24 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

71 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Las Vegas station

83 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Los Lunas. Straight-line distance: 101.12 mi (162.74 km).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

Town in New Mexico, USA

Population12,826
Coordinates35.5939300, -105.2239000
Altitude1958
CountryUnited States
Los Lunas

#2 Los Lunas

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population16,282
Coordinates34.8061700, -106.7333600
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
End: (-106.733543, 34.806104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.43
Round trip
$38.85
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.43 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.85 $43.70
Premium $4.63 $23.73 $47.45
Diesel $5.42 $27.78 $55.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Vegas and Los Lunas. The current time is 00:49:00.

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.