How far is Silver City, NM from Separ, NM?

The driving distance from Silver City, NM to Separ, NM is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.78 mi
01h 15m
Flight
40.18 mi
64.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.18 mi
Kilometers
64.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.78 mi
Kilometers
104.25 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Separ
Sat, Nov 7, 5:23 AM MST
Return by in Silver City
Sat, Nov 7, 6:38 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver City
2026-11-07T04:08
Arrive Separ
Sat, Nov 7, 5:23 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver City
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lordsburg
NM

City in New Mexico, USA

From Silver City
32.4 mi
00h 37m
To Separ
32.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 to 16 mph ESE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
14 to 17 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silver City and Separ.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver City and Separ.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Ridge Road

    133 m · 12 sec · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Mexico State Highway 90

    40.7 mi · 48 min · New Mexico State Highway 90

  4. 4

    Continue on Duncan Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Duncan Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    691 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit sharp left

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    19.5 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Separ

    665 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Separ Road

    42 m · 12 sec · Separ Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver City and Separ.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Mexico State Highway 90
40.7 mi · 63%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 30%
Duncan Highway
2.41 mi · 4%
North Cooper Street
1 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Ridge Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

New Mexico State Highway 90

Turn right onto New Mexico State Highway 90

40.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lordsburg
00h 37m from Silver City
Leave By
4:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Silver City and Partly Sunny near Separ.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver City to Separ?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Lordsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Silver City and 32.4 miles from Separ.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Silver City and Partly Sunny near Separ.

Stop Ideas Near Lordsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lordsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lordsburg.

RAIL

Lordsburg

Center St. and S.P. Blvd.
RAIL

Deming station

90 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver City and Separ. Straight-line distance: 40.18 mi (64.67 km).

Silver City

#1 Silver City

Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States

Population9,390
Coordinates32.7700700, -108.2803300
Altitude1809
CountryUnited States
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#2 Separ

Ghost town in Grant County, New Mexico

Population0
Coordinates32.2009200, -108.4222700
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)
End: Separ (-108.42227, 32.20092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.32
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $9.16 $18.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.15 $20.31
Premium $4.75 $10.89 $21.77
Diesel $5.94 $13.61 $27.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver City and Separ. The current time is 04:08:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.