How far is Lordsburg, NM from Bayard, NM?
The driving distance from Lordsburg, NM to Bayard, NM is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lordsburg and Bayard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lordsburg and Bayard.
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Start on the route
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto New Mexico State Highway 90
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Mexico State Highway 90
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Continue on South Hudson Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Hudson Street
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Continue on Silver Heights Boulevard
9.3 mi · 18 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lordsburg and Bayard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Mexico State Highway 90
Turn right onto New Mexico State Highway 90
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lordsburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lordsburg to Bayard?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Silver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Lordsburg and 27.4 miles from Bayard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lordsburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayard.
Stop Ideas Near Silver City
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 Silver City.
Lordsburg
Deming station
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lordsburg and Bayard. Straight-line distance: 44.06 mi (70.91 km).
#1 Lordsburg
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.3503600, -108.7086600 |
| Altitude | 1295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayard
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 32.7617400, -108.1306000 |
| Altitude | 1774 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayard (-108.1306, 32.76174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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