How far is Portales, NM from Dora, NM?
The driving distance from Portales, NM to Dora, NM is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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City in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portales and Dora.
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Start on East 3rd Street
2 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1606 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue C
1648 ft · 56 sec · South Avenue C
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Continue on South Avenue C
120 m · 14 sec · South Avenue C
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Continue on South Avenue D
16.5 mi · 20 min · South Avenue D
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portales and Dora.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Avenue D
Continue on South Avenue D
16.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Portales and Sunny near Dora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portales to Dora?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Floyd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Portales and 8.6 miles from Dora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portales and Sunny near Dora.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portales and Dora. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 km).
#1 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,487 |
| Coordinates | 34.1861900, -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dora
Human settlement in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 118 |
| Coordinates | 33.9387000, -103.3366200 |
| Altitude | 1308 |
| Country | United States |
End: NM 206 (-103.33647, 33.938699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
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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