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

The driving distance from Los Lunas, NM to Anthony, NM is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
226.93 mi
03h 18m
Flight
193.75 mi
311.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.75 mi
Kilometers
311.81 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.93 mi
Kilometers
365.21 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM MDT
Return by in Los Lunas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Lunas
2026-04-22T19:14
Arrive Anthony
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Lunas
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
Elephant Butte
NM

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

From Los Lunas
113.4 mi
01h 39m
To Anthony
113.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Luna Avenue Southeast

    46 m · 9 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street Northeast

    797 ft · 23 sec · Main Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1294 ft · 31 sec · Main Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    204.7 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East O'Hara Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Anthony Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive

    125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street Southwest
206 mi · 91%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 7%
Anthony Drive
1.51 mi · 1%
East O'Hara Road
0.84 mi
Main Street Northwest
0.8 mi
NM 404
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street Southwest

Merge slight left

205 mi · 03h 28m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
193.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elephant Butte
01h 39m from Los Lunas
Leave By
10:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Lunas 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 Lunas to Anthony?

The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Los Lunas and 113.5 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elephant Butte, 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 Elephant Butte.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

6 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

102 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

111 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Lunas and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 193.75 mi (311.81 km).

Los Lunas

#1 Los Lunas

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population16,282
Coordinates34.8061700, -106.7333600
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.733543, 34.806104)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.31 L · about $30.33
Round trip
$60.67
16.02 gal · 60.62 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.33 $60.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.11 $68.23
Premium $4.63 $37.05 $74.09
Diesel $5.42 $43.37 $86.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Lunas and Anthony. The current time is 19:14:23.

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.