How far is Loving, NM from Ross Place, NM?
The driving distance from Loving, NM to Ross Place, NM is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loving and Ross Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loving and Ross Place.
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Start on North 4th Street
32 m · 7 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
1593 ft · 46 sec · West Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 8th Street
2046 ft · 26 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on Pecos Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pecos Highway
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Turn right
2194 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Potash Mines Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Potash Mines Road
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Turn right onto Jal Highway
22.8 mi · 34 min · Jal Highway
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Turn right onto Orla Road
10.4 mi · 18 min · Orla Road
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Turn right onto Ross Lane
2.9 mi · 11 min · Ross Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loving and Ross Place.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jal Highway
Turn right onto Jal Highway
22.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Loving and Mostly Sunny near Ross Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loving to Ross Place?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Loving and 23 miles from Ross Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loving and Mostly Sunny near Ross Place.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loving and Ross Place. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.14 km).
#1 Loving
Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 32.2862300, -104.0957700 |
| Altitude | 930 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ross Place
Ross Place is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0720700, -103.7263100 |
| Altitude | 993 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ross Place (-103.72631, 32.07207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
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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