How far is Meadow Lake, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Meadow Lake, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadow Lake and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Lake and Sunland Park.
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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
204.7 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 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 Meadow Lake and Sunland Park.
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
205 mi · 03h 28m
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 Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadow Lake to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Truth or Consequences is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Meadow Lake and 124.7 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 9:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadow Lake and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Truth or Consequences
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 Truth or Consequences.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadow Lake and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 207.63 mi (334.15 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 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: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.09 | $96.17 |
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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