How far is Portales, NM from Floyd, NM?
The driving distance from Portales, NM to Floyd, NM is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portales and Floyd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portales and Floyd.
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Start on East 3rd Street
56 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on South Abilene Avenue
604 ft · 17 sec · South Abilene Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
118 m · 17 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
1114 ft · 28 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West Fir Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Fir Street
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road 5
13.8 mi · 20 min · South Roosevelt Road 5
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road Ag
27 m · 4 sec · South Roosevelt Road Ag
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Roosevelt Road Ag
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portales and Floyd.
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 Roosevelt Road 5
Continue on South Roosevelt Road 5
13.8 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.
Clear leaving Portales and Sunny near Floyd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portales to Floyd?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 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?
Dora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Portales and 8.1 miles from Floyd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Portales and Sunny near Floyd.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portales and Floyd. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.85 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 Floyd
City in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 103 |
| Coordinates | 34.2142500, -103.5805100 |
| Altitude | 1266 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Roosevelt Road Ag (-103.58046, 34.214252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $4.39 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
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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