How far is Santa Fe, NM from Lovington, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Lovington, NM is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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.
Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Lovington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Lovington.
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Start on East San Francisco Street
90 m · 11 sec · East San Francisco Street
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Turn right onto Cathedral Place
866 ft · 26 sec · Cathedral Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Alameda Street
593 ft · 25 sec · East Alameda Street
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Turn left onto Old Santa Fe Trail
3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on Old Pecos Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
175 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road
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Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Plains Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1509 ft · 27 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue D
7 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Lovington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Keep slight right
175 mi · 03h 20m
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 Santa Fe and Sunny near Lovington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Lovington?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from Santa Fe and 143.7 miles from Lovington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.36 one way or $76.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Lovington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 240.29 mi (386.71 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,474 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.36 | $76.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.14 | $86.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.85 | $109.71 |
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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