How far is North Valley, NM from Las Vegas, NM?

The driving distance from North Valley, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.87 mi
02h 02m
Flight
84.02 mi
135.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.87 mi
Kilometers
189.7 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM MDT
Return by in North Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Valley
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Valley
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
NM

City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From North Valley
58.9 mi
01h 01m
To Las Vegas
59 mi
01h 01m

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
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Valley and Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    602 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1344 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward NM 423 East: Paseo Del Norte

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    152 m · 10 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    630 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pan American Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East University

    1842 ft · 40 sec · East University

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto National Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Freeway
114 mi · 97%
Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
2.07 mi · 2%
National Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
East University
0.35 mi
2nd Street Northwest
0.25 mi
NM 423 East
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Pan American Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

113 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
01h 01m from North Valley
Leave By
2:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving North Valley and Mostly Sunny near Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Valley to Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from North Valley and 59 miles from Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around North Valley and Mostly Sunny near Las Vegas.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eldorado at Santa Fe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Santa Fe Housing Authority

Santa Fe , NM
664 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Housing authority
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldorado at Santa Fe.

RAIL

Lamy station

7 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

18 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

66 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

81 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Valley and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 84.02 mi (135.21 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
Las Vegas

#2 Las Vegas

Town in New Mexico, USA

Population12,826
Coordinates35.5939300, -105.2239000
Altitude1958
CountryUnited States
Start: North Valley (-106.62336, 35.17338)
End: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.51
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.75 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.63 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $5.42 $22.53 $45.05

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 Las Vegas. The current time is 05:28:34.

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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.