How far is Los Lunas, NM from Los Alamos, NM?
The driving distance from Los Lunas, NM to Los Alamos, NM is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Lunas and Los Alamos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Lunas and Los Alamos.
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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
78.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway
787 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 502: Los Alamos Highway
149 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Los Alamos Highway
16.4 mi · 24 min · Los Alamos Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
29 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Canyon Road
3265 ft · 1 min · Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Diamond Drive
1519 ft · 40 sec · Diamond Drive
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Turn right onto Orange Street
2188 ft · 1 min · Orange Street
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Continue on Orange Street
1339 ft · 46 sec · Orange Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orange Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Lunas and Los Alamos.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street Northwest
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Los Lunas and Sunny near Los Alamos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Lunas to Los Alamos?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Santo Domingo Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Los Lunas and 59.8 miles from Los Alamos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 1:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Lunas and Sunny near Los Alamos.
Stop Ideas Near Santo Domingo Pueblo
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 Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Lunas and Los Alamos. Straight-line distance: 78.52 mi (126.37 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 Los Alamos
Townsite in New Mexico
| Population | 12,019 |
| Coordinates | 35.8880800, -106.3069700 |
| Altitude | 2198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Alamos (-106.30697, 35.88808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.97 | $35.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
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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