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

The driving distance from Los Lunas, NM to Bodega, NM is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
24.71 mi
00h 50m
Flight
17.86 mi
28.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.77 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bodega
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM MDT
Return by in Los Lunas
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Lunas
2026-04-16T00:48
Arrive Bodega
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Lunas
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
Belen
NM

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

From Los Lunas
12.4 mi
00h 25m
To Bodega
12.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Reinken Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Reinken Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rio Communities Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rio Communities Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on NM 47

    3.7 mi · 5 min · NM 47

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Turbine Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Turbine Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street Southwest
12.2 mi · 49%
NM 47
3.68 mi · 15%
Turbine Road
1.79 mi · 7%
East River Road
1.35 mi · 5%
Rio Communities Boulevard
1.23 mi · 5%
East Reinken Avenue
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street Southwest

Merge slight left

6.67 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belen
00h 25m from Los Lunas
Leave By
4:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Lunas and Mostly Sunny near Bodega.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Lunas to Bodega?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Belen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Los Lunas and 12.4 miles from Bodega.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belen

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

48 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Lunas and Bodega. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.75 km).

Los Lunas

#1 Los Lunas

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population16,282
Coordinates34.8061700, -106.7333600
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bodega

Bodega is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5520100, -106.6758600
Altitude1532
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Lunas (-106.73336, 34.80617)
End: Bodega (-106.67586, 34.55201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.71 $7.41
Premium $4.63 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $5.42 $4.71 $9.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Lunas and Bodega. The current time is 00:48:11.

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.