How far is Otero County, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Otero County, NM to Artesia, NM is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otero County and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otero County and Artesia.
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Start on Fort Bliss Military Res
1126 ft · 56 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Turn sharp right onto Conoswood Court
119 m · 22 sec · Conoswood Court
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Turn left onto Norwood Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Norwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Drive
570 ft · 27 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn right onto Timber Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Timber Drive
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Turn right onto Summer Drive
1528 ft · 1 min · Summer Drive
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Turn left onto Sacramento River Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Sacramento River Road
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Turn right onto Calcite Drive
2367 ft · 2 min · Calcite Drive
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Turn right onto Ruby Drive
2920 ft · 2 min · Ruby Drive
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Turn right onto Tres Marias Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Tres Marias Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sacramento Hoover Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Sacramento Hoover Road
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Continue on Sacramento River Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · Sacramento River Road
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Continue on Hoover Road
3.2 mi · 12 min · Hoover Road
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Turn slight left onto Forest Road 537
4.6 mi · 18 min · Forest Road 537
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Continue on Surveyors Canyon Road
4.7 mi · 18 min · Surveyors Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Owen Prather Highway
3.4 mi · 8 min · Owen Prather Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
26.4 mi · 46 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 82
20.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
101 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Otero County and Artesia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
26.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Otero County and Sunny near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Otero County to Artesia?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Otero County and 73.9 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.22 one way or $38.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Otero County and Sunny near Artesia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otero County and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 79.39 mi (127.76 km).
#1 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $4.41 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $21.08 | $42.15 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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