How far is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM from Deming, NM?
The driving distance from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Deming, NM is about 240 miles (386.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Deming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Deming.
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Start on Guadalupe Trail Northwest
15 m · 4 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest
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Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
2897 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
772 ft · 33 sec · Osuna Road Northwest
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northwest
1182 ft · 40 sec · Osuna Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Griegos Road Northwest
2592 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northwest
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Continue on Comanche Road Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
837 ft · 18 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
145 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
185.7 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on West Canal Road
1517 ft · 27 sec · West Canal Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn straight onto New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gold Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
135 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
121 m · 15 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Deming.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
186 mi · 03h 07m
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 Ranchos de Albuquerque and Sunny near Deming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque to Deming?
The road trip is about 240 miles (386.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and 120.1 miles from Deming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Sunny near Deming.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Deming. Straight-line distance: 209.94 mi (337.86 km).
#1 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.1619900, -106.6428000 |
| Altitude | 1520 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deming
City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 13,983 |
| Coordinates | 32.2687000, -107.7586400 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pine Street (-107.758605, 32.26869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.08 | $64.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.07 | $72.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.17 | $78.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.87 | $91.73 |
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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