How far is Loving, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Loving, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loving and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loving and Sunland Park.
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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
9 mi · 10 min · Pecos Highway
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · South Canal Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Canal Street
133 m · 13 sec · South Canal Street
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Turn left onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive
2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West
50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Executive Center Boulevard, Mesa Park Drive
1708 ft · 44 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Executive Center Boulevard
3002 ft · 1 min · Executive Center Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Paisano Drive
2825 ft · 57 sec · West Paisano Drive
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
2323 ft · 30 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 273: McNutt Road
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto McNutt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loving and Sunland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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 Loving and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loving to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Loving and 94.9 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 10:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loving and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loving and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 149.38 mi (240.4 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 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.36 | $70.72 |
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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