How far is Los Lunas, NM from Taos, NM?
The driving distance from Los Lunas, NM to Taos, NM is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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.
The capital of New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Lunas and Taos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Lunas and Taos.
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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
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
1003 ft · 20 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68
42.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Mexico State Highway 68
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Turn right onto Kit Carson Road
35 m · 4 sec · Kit Carson Road
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Turn left onto Barela Lane
10 m · 1 sec · Barela Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barela Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Lunas and Taos.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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 Taos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Lunas to Taos?
The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 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?
Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Los Lunas and 77 miles from Taos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Lunas and Sunny near Taos.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Lunas and Taos. Straight-line distance: 128.39 mi (206.63 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 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,872 |
| Coordinates | 36.4072500, -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taos (-105.57307, 36.40725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
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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