How far is Santa Rosa, NM from Vaughn, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Rosa, NM to Vaughn, NM is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Rosa and Vaughn.
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Start on La Pradira Avenue
723 ft · 34 sec · La Pradira Avenue
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1784 ft · 41 sec · South 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Historic Route 66
1948 ft · 47 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto US Highway 54
37.8 mi · 56 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on 8th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Rosa and Vaughn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 54
Turn left onto US Highway 54
37.8 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Santa Rosa and Mostly Clear near Vaughn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Rosa to Vaughn?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Santa Rosa and 20 miles from Vaughn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Rosa and Mostly Clear near Vaughn.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
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 Encino.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Rosa and Vaughn. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.91 km).
#1 Santa Rosa
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 2,625 |
| Coordinates | 34.9386700, -104.6824900 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vaughn
Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 395 |
| Coordinates | 34.6017300, -105.2083300 |
| Altitude | 1822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vaughn (-105.20833, 34.60173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
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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