How far is Otero County, NM from Deming, NM?
The driving distance from Otero County, NM to Deming, NM is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otero County and Deming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otero County and Deming.
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Start on Fort Bliss Military Res
1912 ft · 1 min · Fort Bliss Military Res
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maywood Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Maywood Drive
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Turn left onto Dixwood Drive
109 m · 18 sec · Dixwood Drive
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Turn right onto Homewood Drive
117 m · 22 sec · Homewood Drive
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Turn left onto Arapaho Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Arapaho Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Road
2323 ft · 2 min · Riverside Road
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Turn left onto Pawhuska Drive
2366 ft · 2 min · Pawhuska Drive
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Turn left onto Mahopac Drive
1799 ft · 1 min · Mahopac Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wishita Drive
1185 ft · 53 sec · Wishita Drive
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Turn right onto Pawnee Drive
2233 ft · 2 min · Pawnee Drive
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Turn left onto Sauk Drive
582 ft · 30 sec · Sauk Drive
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Turn left onto Sacramento River Road
656 ft · 29 sec · Sacramento River Road
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Continue on Sacramento Drive
1929 ft · 1 min · Sacramento Drive
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Continue on Sacramento Canyon Road
12.7 mi · 31 min · Sacramento Canyon Road
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Continue on Sunspot Highway
8.3 mi · 18 min · Sunspot Highway
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Turn left onto Karr Canyon Road
141 m · 13 sec · Karr Canyon Road
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Turn slight left onto Karr Canyon Road
7.2 mi · 18 min · Karr Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 82
8.9 mi · 14 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
4.9 mi · 7 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Take the exit slight right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Picacho Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Continue on West Picacho Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arizona
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.3 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Railroad Boulevard
1705 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
801 ft · 26 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
1930 ft · 35 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Otero County and Deming.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
Take the exit slight right
62.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Otero County and Sunny near Deming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Otero County to Deming?
The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
White Sands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Otero County and 100.1 miles from Deming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 9:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Otero County and Sunny near Deming.
Stop Ideas Near White Sands
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 White Sands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otero County and Deming. Straight-line distance: 119.99 mi (193.11 km).
#1 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deming
City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 13,983 |
| Coordinates | 32.2687000, -107.7586400 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pine Street (-107.758605, 32.26869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $4.40 | $28.74 | $57.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $31.50 | $63.01 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.10 | $78.19 |
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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