How far is Los Chavez, NM from Alamogordo, NM?

The driving distance from Los Chavez, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.41 mi
02h 56m
Flight
134.22 mi
216 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.22 mi
Kilometers
216 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.41 mi
Kilometers
291.95 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamogordo
Thu, Apr 30, 1:54 PM MDT
Return by in Los Chavez
Thu, Apr 30, 4:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Chavez
2026-04-30T10:58
Arrive Alamogordo
Thu, Apr 30, 1:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Chavez
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Carrizozo
NM

Town of the United States

From Los Chavez
90.1 mi
01h 28m
To Alamogordo
91.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Chavez and Alamogordo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Chavez and Alamogordo.

  1. 1

    Start on Square Deal Road

    547 ft · 27 sec · Square Deal Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto NM 314

    2.6 mi · 5 min · NM 314

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    50.6 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

    3008 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1711 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto E Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue

    43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Chavez and Alamogordo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
64.6 mi · 36%
North Main Street
54.5 mi · 30%
Central Avenue
43.9 mi · 24%
Saint Francis Drive
9.82 mi · 5%
North White Sands Boulevard
3.07 mi · 2%
NM 314
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street

Continue on 2nd Street

64.6 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrizozo
01h 28m from Los Chavez
Leave By
12:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Los Chavez and Chance Rain Showers near Alamogordo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Chavez to Alamogordo?

The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Los Chavez and 91.3 miles from Alamogordo.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 12:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Los Chavez and Chance Rain Showers near Alamogordo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Chavez and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 134.22 mi (216 km).

Los Chavez

#1 Los Chavez

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

Population5,446
Coordinates34.7257100, -106.7572600
Altitude1470
CountryUnited States
Alamogordo

#2 Alamogordo

City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Population32,126
Coordinates32.8995300, -105.9602700
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Start: Square Deal Road (-106.757275, 34.725768)
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.23 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.47
12.8 gal · 48.46 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.24 $48.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.63 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.42 $34.66 $69.31

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Chavez and Alamogordo. The current time is 10:58:11.

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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.