How far is Las Vegas, NM from Portales, NM?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Portales, NM is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Portales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Portales.
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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
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1035 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
41.6 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit left
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66
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Continue on South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84
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Continue on North 4th Street
1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
35.6 mi · 41 min · US Highway 60
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Turn right onto 10th Street
14.1 mi · 19 min · 10th Street
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Keep slight left
17.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
1473 ft · 39 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
117 m · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Abilene Avenue
75 m · 6 sec · South Abilene Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
56 m · 4 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Portales.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
41.6 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Portales?
The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Las Vegas and 90.4 miles from Portales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 12:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Portales. Straight-line distance: 144.66 mi (232.81 km).
#1 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,487 |
| Coordinates | 34.1861900, -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 3rd Street (-103.334401, 34.186082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.49 | $68.99 |
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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