How far is Lee Acres, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Lee Acres, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 381.4 miles (613.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.7 miles (463 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee Acres and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee Acres and Alamogordo.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
147 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
101.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto E Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee Acres and Alamogordo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Bloomfield Boulevard
Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lee Acres and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee Acres to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 381.4 miles (613.8 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Bosque Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190 miles from Lee Acres and 191.4 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.7 miles (463 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.7 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 5:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.33 one way or $118.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee Acres and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Bosque Farms
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 Bosque Farms.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee Acres and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 287.71 mi (463.03 km).
#1 Lee Acres
Located in northwestern New Mexico's San Juan County at an elevation of 5,469 feet, this census-designated place is situated within the semi-arid San Juan Basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6988900, -108.0367400 |
| Altitude | 1667 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $4.41 | $59.33 | $118.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $65.07 | $130.13 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $69.47 | $138.93 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $81.38 | $162.76 |
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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