How far is Paradise Hills, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Paradise Hills, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise Hills and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Hills and Sunland Park.
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Start on Elmhurst Drive Northwest
868 ft · 43 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Ironwood Drive Northwest
103 m · 19 sec · Ironwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Erlitz Drive Northwest
785 ft · 37 sec · Erlitz Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Paradise Boulevard Northwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Paradise Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
990 ft · 22 sec · Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
5 mi · 7 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
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Take the exit right toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
2699 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
233.1 mi · 3 hr 59 min · Pan American Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise Hills and Sunland Park.
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
233 mi · 03h 59m
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 Paradise Hills and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise Hills to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Paradise Hills and 138.6 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.07 one way or $86.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise Hills and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise Hills and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 235.31 mi (378.69 km).
#1 Paradise Hills
Situated on Bernalillo County's West Mesa at an elevation of 5,325 feet, this unincorporated community is an established residential suburb overlooking the Rio Grande Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006000, -106.7011400 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $43.07 | $86.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $47.23 | $94.46 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $50.42 | $100.85 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $59.07 | $118.14 |
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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