How far is Los Lunas, NM from Aztec, NM?
The driving distance from Los Lunas, NM to Aztec, NM is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Lunas and Aztec.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Lunas and Aztec.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
46 m · 9 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street Northeast
797 ft · 23 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1 km · 1 min · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
38.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
1900 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
8 mi · 13 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Chaco Street
566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street
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Turn left
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Lunas and Aztec.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 550
Continue straight
150 mi · 02h 48m
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 Lunas and Sunny near Aztec.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Lunas to Aztec?
The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Los Lunas and 100.3 miles from Aztec.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 9:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Lunas and Sunny near Aztec.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Lunas and Aztec. Straight-line distance: 156.14 mi (251.29 km).
#1 Los Lunas
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 16,282 |
| Coordinates | 34.8061700, -106.7333600 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aztec
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 6,332 |
| Coordinates | 36.8222300, -107.9928500 |
| Altitude | 1721 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aztec (-107.99285, 36.82223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.75 | $65.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.34 | $76.68 |
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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