How far is Los Lunas, NM from Ruidoso, NM?
The driving distance from Los Lunas, NM to Ruidoso, NM is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Lunas and Ruidoso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Lunas and Ruidoso.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1294 ft · 31 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Turn left
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 3 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
73.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Sudderth Drive
2760 ft · 47 sec · Sudderth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sudderth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Lunas and Ruidoso.
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
73.1 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Los Lunas and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ruidoso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Lunas to Ruidoso?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Los Lunas and 81.7 miles from Ruidoso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Lunas and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ruidoso.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Lunas and Ruidoso. Straight-line distance: 118.58 mi (190.83 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 Ruidoso
Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 33.3317500, -105.6730400 |
| Altitude | 2051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruidoso (-105.67304, 33.33175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.69 | $53.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.24 | $62.49 |
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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