How far is North Valley, NM from Anthony, NM?

The driving distance from North Valley, NM to Anthony, NM is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.53 mi
03h 43m
Flight
218.98 mi
352.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.98 mi
Kilometers
352.42 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.53 mi
Kilometers
414.45 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM MDT
Return by in North Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Valley
2026-04-19T06:44
Arrive Anthony
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Valley
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elephant Butte
NM

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

From North Valley
126.8 mi
01h 51m
To Anthony
130.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Valley and Anthony.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Valley and Anthony.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    602 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Griegos Road Northwest

    2592 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Comanche Road Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    837 ft · 18 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South: Las Cruces

    145 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    228.9 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Pan American Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East O'Hara Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Anthony Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive

    125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Valley and Anthony.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Freeway
229 mi · 89%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 7%
2nd Street Northwest
3.15 mi · 1%
Anthony Drive
1.51 mi · 1%
East O'Hara Road
0.84 mi
Comanche Road Northeast
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pan American Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

229 mi · 03h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elephant Butte
01h 51m from North Valley
Leave By
9:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving North Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Valley to Anthony?

The road trip is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 126.8 miles from North Valley and 130.7 miles from Anthony.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around North Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Anthony.

Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elephant Butte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elephant Butte.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

6 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

102 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

111 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Valley and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 218.98 mi (352.42 km).

North Valley

#1 North Valley

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population11,333
Coordinates35.1733800, -106.6233600
Altitude1522
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: Camino de Los Hijos Northwest (-106.62323, 35.173981)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.4 L · about $34.42
Round trip
$68.85
18.18 gal · 68.8 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.42 $68.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.71 $77.43
Premium $4.63 $42.04 $84.08
Diesel $5.42 $49.22 $98.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Valley and Anthony. The current time is 06:44:01.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.