How far is Lovington, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Lovington, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovington and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovington and Santa Fe.
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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
83.2 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Water Street
36 m · 9 sec · East Water Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
102 m · 20 sec · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Turn right onto East San Francisco Street
29 m · 3 sec · East San Francisco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lovington and Santa Fe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovington to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 143.1 miles from Lovington and 143.5 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 7:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.29 one way or $76.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lovington and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovington and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 240.29 mi (386.71 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 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $38.29 | $76.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.75 | $109.49 |
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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