How far is Raton, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Raton, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.7 miles (466.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raton and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raton and Alamogordo.
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Start on Clark Avenue
12 m · 6 sec · Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
118 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto Sugarite Avenue
642 ft · 18 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1987 ft · 47 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
923 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on East Cook Avenue
1679 ft · 35 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
112.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
1035 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
41.6 mi · 47 min
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Continue on State Road 219
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 54
19.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on 8th Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raton and Alamogordo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Cook Avenue
Merge slight left
112 mi · 01h 53m
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 Raton and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raton to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.8 miles from Raton and 164.8 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.7 miles (466.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.04 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raton and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raton and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 289.75 mi (466.3 km).
#1 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.53 | $99.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.79 | $107.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.98 | $125.95 |
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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