How far is Navajo, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Navajo, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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 Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Navajo and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Navajo and Alamogordo.
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Start on the route
1178 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto Cleveland Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 12
11.6 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264
1 km · 1 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 264
16.4 mi · 21 min · New Mexico State Road 264
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Continue straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 40 East: Albuquerque
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
105.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto E Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Navajo and Alamogordo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Navajo and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Navajo to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Los Lunas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.9 miles from Navajo and 185.4 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 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 5:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.34 one way or $98.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Navajo and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas
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 Los Lunas.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Navajo and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 271.41 mi (436.8 km).
#1 Navajo
Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 35.9000100, -109.0339800 |
| Altitude | 2168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $49.34 | $98.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.49 | $110.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.26 | $120.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.56 | $141.11 |
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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