How far is Lee Acres, NM from Sunland Park, NM?

The driving distance from Lee Acres, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.8 miles (561.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
434.54 mi
06h 28m
Flight
348.78 mi
561.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.78 mi
Kilometers
561.3 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
434.54 mi
Kilometers
699.32 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:27 PM MDT
Return by in Lee Acres
Thu, Oct 15, 11:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee Acres
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Sunland Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee Acres
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jarales
NM

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Lee Acres
217 mi
03h 14m
To Sunland Park
217.5 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lee Acres and Sunland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lee Acres and Sunland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight

    147 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    243.4 mi · 4 hr 9 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 Lee Acres 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
244 mi · 56%
South Bloomfield Boulevard
151 mi · 35%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 4%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.5 mi · 3%
Sunland Park Drive
2.01 mi
McNutt Road
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.7 mi
348.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarales
03h 14m from Lee Acres
Leave By
11:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lee Acres and Sunny near Sunland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lee Acres to Sunland Park?

The road trip is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217 miles from Lee Acres and 217.5 miles from Sunland Park.

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

The direct path is about 348.8 miles (561.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.57 one way or $135.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee Acres and Sunny near Sunland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jarales

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarales, 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 Jarales.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

53 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee Acres and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 348.78 mi (561.3 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates36.6988900, -108.0367400
Altitude1667
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: US 64 (-108.037354, 36.700767)
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 699 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.33 gal
58.04 L · about $67.57
Round trip
$135.15
30.66 gal · 116.08 L
Estimated CO2
136.2 kg one way
Round trip: 272.5 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $67.57 $135.15
Mid-grade $4.83 $74.11 $148.21
Premium $5.16 $79.12 $158.24
Diesel $6.05 $92.69 $185.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee Acres and Sunland Park. The current time is 10:59:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.