How far is Las Vegas, NM from Sunland Park, NM?

The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.82 mi
05h 20m
Flight
273.7 mi
440.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.7 mi
Kilometers
440.48 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.82 mi
Kilometers
514.7 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland Park
Fri, May 1, 4:42 PM MDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Fri, May 1, 10:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-05-01T11:22
Arrive Sunland Park
Fri, May 1, 4:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From Las Vegas
192 mi
02h 40m
To Sunland Park
127.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Sunland Park.

  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

    347.2 mi · 5 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive

    916 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McNutt Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive

    1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East University
348 mi · 109%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 6%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.5 mi · 4%
Sunland Park Drive
2.01 mi · 1%
McNutt Road
0.88 mi
National Avenue
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

East University

Merge slight left

347 mi · 05h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
273.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
02h 40m from Las Vegas
Leave By
6:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Las Vegas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Sunland Park?

The road trip is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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 192 miles from Las Vegas and 127.8 miles from Sunland Park.

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

The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.76 one way or $85.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Las Vegas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Socorro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Socorro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 273.7 mi (440.48 km).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

Town in New Mexico, USA

Population12,826
Coordinates35.5939300, -105.2239000
Altitude1958
CountryUnited States
Sunland Park

#2 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.29 gal
42.72 L · about $42.76
Round trip
$85.51
22.58 gal · 85.44 L
Estimated CO2
100.3 kg one way
Round trip: 200.7 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.76 $85.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.08 $96.17
Premium $4.63 $52.22 $104.43
Diesel $5.42 $61.14 $122.27

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Vegas and Sunland Park. The current time is 11:22:03.

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.