How far is Otero County, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Otero County, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Town in New Mexico
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otero County and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otero County and Las Vegas.
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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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Turn right onto US 54,70
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto State Road 219
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219
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Continue on North US Highway 84
41.5 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 5 min
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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 Otero County and Las Vegas.
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
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122 mi · 02h 44m
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 Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Otero County to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Otero County and 137.8 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 6:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.70 one way or $83.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Otero County and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otero County and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 208.07 mi (334.86 km).
#1 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| 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: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $45.73 | $91.46 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $48.82 | $97.65 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $57.20 | $114.39 |
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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