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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
602 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1344 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward NM 423 East: Paseo Del Norte
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
2.1 mi · 3 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
152 m · 10 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
630 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
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).
#1 North Valley
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 11,333 |
| Coordinates | 35.1733800, -106.6233600 |
| Altitude | 1522 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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