How far is Los Alamos, NM from Deming, NM?
Fastest route
The distance from Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544, to Deming, New Mexico 88030 is approximately 328 miles (528 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 42 minutes. The recommended route is via I-25 S.
Directions
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Head southeast on Trinity Dr toward 20th St.
- 🚶♂️Tip: Start your journey by heading southeast on Trinity Dr.
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At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on Trinity Dr.
- 🚦Tip: Follow the traffic circle and continue on Trinity Dr.
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Continue onto NM-502/E Rd and follow NM-502.
- 🛣️Tip: Stay on NM-502/E Rd during this part of the journey.
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Use the right lane to take the US-84 S/US-285 S ramp to Santa Fe.
- 🛣️Tip: Take the ramp to US-84 S/US-285 S towards Santa Fe.
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Merge onto US-285 S/US-84 E and take exit 166 toward NM-599 S.
- 🚗Tip: Merge onto US-285 S/US-84 E and then take exit 166 towards NM-599 S.
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Take the exit onto I-25 S toward Albuquerque and continue until exit 41.
- 🚗Tip: Take I-25 S towards Albuquerque and then take exit 41.
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Merge onto NM-26 S/State Rte 543/N Franklin St in Doña Ana County. Follow NM-26 S until E Pine St in Deming.
- 🛣️Tip: Merge onto NM-26 S/State Rte 543/N Franklin St and continue on NM-26 S until reaching E Pine St in Deming.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚶♂️Tip: Start by heading southeast on Trinity Dr.
- 🚦Tip: Follow the traffic circle and continue on Trinity Dr.
- 🛣️Tip: Stay on NM-502/E Rd during this part of the journey.
- 🚗Tip: Take the ramp to US-84 S/US-285 S towards Santa Fe.
- 🚗Tip: Merge onto US-285 S/US-84 E and then take exit 166 towards NM-599 S.
- 🚗Tip: Take I-25 S towards Albuquerque and then take exit 41.
- 🛣️Tip: Merge onto NM-26 S/State Rte 543/N Franklin St and continue on NM-26 S until reaching E Pine St in Deming.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Alamos and Deming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Alamos and Deming.
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Start on Orange Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Orange Street
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Turn left onto Diamond Drive
1524 ft · 45 sec · Diamond Drive
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Turn left onto Canyon Road
1 km · 1 min · Canyon Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Road
47 m · 2 sec · East Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Road
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Fe Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
240.5 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on West Canal Road
1517 ft · 27 sec · West Canal Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn straight onto New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gold Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
135 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
121 m · 15 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Alamos and Deming.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Saint Francis Drive
Merge slight left
241 mi · 04h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Los Alamos and Sunny near Deming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Alamos to Deming?
The road trip is about 331.3 miles (533.2 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 164.5 miles from Los Alamos and 166.8 miles from Deming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 6:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.27 one way or $88.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Alamos and Sunny near Deming.
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.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Alamos and Deming. Straight-line distance: 263.5 mi (424.07 km).
#1 Los Alamos
Townsite in New Mexico
| Population | 12,019 |
| Coordinates | 35.8880800, -106.3069700 |
| Altitude | 2198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deming
City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 13,983 |
| Coordinates | 32.2687000, -107.7586400 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pine Street (-107.758605, 32.26869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.27 | $88.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $54.07 | $108.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $63.30 | $126.60 |
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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