How far is Lovington, NM from North Valley, NM?
The driving distance from Lovington, NM to North Valley, NM is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovington and North Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovington and North Valley.
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Start on East Avenue D
7 m · 4 sec · East Avenue D
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Turn right onto South Main Avenue
1509 ft · 22 sec · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
2815 ft · 36 sec · Plains Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Tatum Highway
19 mi · 22 min · Tatum Highway
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · North Atkinson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
95.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
42 mi · 49 min
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
1343 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
2513 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast
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Continue on Griegos Road Northeast
2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
3.1 mi · 5 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right
602 ft · 44 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lovington and North Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
95.8 mi · 01h 48m
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 Lovington and Sunny near North Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovington to North Valley?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Lovington and 152.3 miles from North Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 7:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lovington and Sunny near North Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovington and North Valley. Straight-line distance: 242.6 mi (390.42 km).
#1 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,474 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Valley
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 11,333 |
| Coordinates | 35.1733800, -106.6233600 |
| Altitude | 1522 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camino de Los Hijos Northwest (-106.62323, 35.173981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.26 | $98.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.67 | $115.34 |
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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