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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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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Halfway Point
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City in New Mexico
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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.
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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
347.2 mi · 5 hr 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
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).
#1 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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