How far is Meadow Lake, NM from Deming, NM?
The driving distance from Meadow Lake, NM to Deming, NM is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Lake and Deming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Lake and Deming.
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Start on Sportsman Court
153 m · 28 sec · Sportsman Court
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Turn left onto Sportsman Drive
1007 ft · 50 sec · Sportsman Drive
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Turn left onto Meadow Lake Road
7.9 mi · 15 min · Meadow Lake Road
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Continue on North el Cerro Loop
1.5 mi · 3 min · North el Cerro Loop
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Continue on Vigil Road
1704 ft · 43 sec · Vigil Road
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Continue on El Cerro Road
1998 ft · 51 sec · El Cerro Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
161.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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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 Meadow Lake and Deming.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 42m
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 Meadow Lake and Sunny near Deming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadow Lake to Deming?
The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Meadow Lake and 110.2 miles from Deming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 9:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadow Lake 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.
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Lake and Deming. Straight-line distance: 188.46 mi (303.3 km).
#1 Meadow Lake
Human settlement in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 4,708 |
| Coordinates | 34.8014400, -106.5436300 |
| Altitude | 1661 |
| 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: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.77 | $59.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.48 | $66.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.56 | $85.12 |
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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