How far is Shiprock, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Shiprock, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 472.2 miles (759.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Valencia 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 Shiprock and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiprock and Sunland Park.
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Start on the route
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
148 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
140 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
751 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right
84.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 40 East: Albuquerque
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
105.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
204.7 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiprock and Sunland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street Southwest
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Shiprock and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shiprock to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 472.2 miles (759.9 km) and usually takes 07h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.8 miles from Shiprock and 236.4 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.09 one way or $126.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shiprock and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez
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 Los Chavez.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shiprock and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 365.06 mi (587.51 km).
#1 Shiprock
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,295 |
| Coordinates | 36.7855500, -108.6870300 |
| Altitude | 1492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 760 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 53m |
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 | $63.09 | $126.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $70.95 | $141.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $77.05 | $154.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $90.21 | $180.43 |
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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