How far is Solo, NM from Taos, NM?
The driving distance from Solo, NM to Taos, NM is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Taos 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 Solo and Taos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solo and Taos.
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Start on the route
1.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn sharp left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Taos County Rd Cb-115
1.4 km · 2 min · Taos County Rd Cb-115
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Continue on Taos County Road Cb-115
1.8 mi · 4 min · Taos County Road Cb-115
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Continue on County Road Cb-115
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road Cb-115
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Continue on Taos County Road Cb-115
664 ft · 18 sec · Taos County Road Cb-115
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Continue on Taos County Rd Cb-115
1214 ft · 33 sec · Taos County Rd Cb-115
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Continue on County Road Cb-115
1374 ft · 38 sec · County Road Cb-115
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Continue on Upper Rim Road
3 mi · 7 min · Upper Rim Road
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Turn right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Paseo del Pueblo Norte
3.3 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Pueblo Norte
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Turn right onto Camino de la Placita
1.5 km · 2 min · Camino de la Placita
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur
604 ft · 11 sec · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Turn right onto Kit Carson Road
35 m · 4 sec · Kit Carson Road
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Turn left onto Barela Lane
10 m · 1 sec · Barela Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barela Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Solo and Taos.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
9.01 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Solo and Sunny near Taos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Solo to Taos?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ranchos de Taos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Solo and 15.7 miles from Taos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Solo and Sunny near Taos.
Stop Ideas Near Ranchos de Taos
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 Ranchos de Taos.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solo and Taos. Straight-line distance: 21.62 mi (34.8 km).
#1 Solo
Solo is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3363900, -105.9516700 |
| Altitude | 2065 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,872 |
| Coordinates | 36.4072500, -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barela Lane (-105.573002, 36.407212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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