How far is Los Chavez, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Los Chavez, NM to Artesia, NM is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Chavez and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Chavez and Artesia.
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Start on Square Deal Road
547 ft · 27 sec · Square Deal Road
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Turn right onto NM 314
2.6 mi · 5 min · NM 314
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
50.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
43.5 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto Relief Route
8 mi · 11 min · Relief Route
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
26.4 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1735 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Chavez and Artesia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
2nd Street
Continue on 2nd Street
107 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Los Chavez and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Chavez to Artesia?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Los Chavez and 126.7 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 8:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.82 one way or $67.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Los Chavez and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Artesia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Chavez and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 187.62 mi (301.95 km).
#1 Los Chavez
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.7257100, -106.7572600 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.82 | $67.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.03 | $76.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.30 | $82.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.36 | $96.71 |
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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