How far is Los Alamos, NM from Anthony, NM?

The driving distance from Los Alamos, NM to Anthony, NM is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
344.81 mi
05h 12m
Flight
268.91 mi
432.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.91 mi
Kilometers
432.77 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.81 mi
Kilometers
554.92 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM MDT
Return by in Los Alamos
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Alamos
2026-04-18T20:34
Arrive Anthony
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Alamos
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 Los Alamos
171.2 mi
02h 36m
To Anthony
173.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Alamos and Anthony.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Alamos and Anthony.

  1. 1

    Start on Orange Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Orange Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diamond Drive

    1524 ft · 45 sec · Diamond Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Canyon Road

    1 km · 1 min · Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Road

    47 m · 2 sec · East Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Santa Fe Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Santa Fe Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Taos Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on US 84/285

    7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285

  13. 13

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Saint Francis Drive

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    3084 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    283.7 mi · 4 hr 50 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East O'Hara Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Anthony Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive

    125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Alamos and Anthony.

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Saint Francis Drive
288 mi · 83%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 5%
East Road
16.7 mi · 5%
US 84/285
7.52 mi · 2%
Taos Highway
4.67 mi · 1%
North Saint Francis Drive
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Saint Francis Drive

Merge slight left

284 mi · 04h 50m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
268.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
02h 36m from Los Alamos
Leave By
6:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Alamos and Sunny near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Alamos to Anthony?

The road trip is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 171.2 miles from Los Alamos and 173.6 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 6:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.09 one way or $92.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Alamos and Sunny near Anthony.

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 Los Alamos and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 268.91 mi (432.77 km).

Los Alamos

#1 Los Alamos

Townsite in New Mexico

Population12,019
Coordinates35.8880800, -106.3069700
Altitude2198
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: Orange Street (-106.307139, 35.887911)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.06 L · about $46.09
Round trip
$92.18
24.34 gal · 92.12 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.09 $92.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.83 $103.66
Premium $4.63 $56.29 $112.57
Diesel $5.42 $65.90 $131.80

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Alamos and Anthony. The current time is 20:34:36.

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.