How far is Solo, NM from Taos Ski Valley, NM?
The driving distance from Solo, NM to Taos Ski Valley, NM is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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.
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solo and Taos Ski Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solo and Taos Ski Valley.
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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 · 7 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Valencia Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Valencia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Rim Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Rim Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NM 150
7.7 mi · 14 min · NM 150
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Turn right onto Firehouse Road
92 m · 13 sec · Firehouse Road
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Turn straight
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Solo and Taos Ski Valley.
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 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 Solo and Sunny near Taos Ski Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Solo to Taos Ski Valley?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Taos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Solo and 20.4 miles from Taos Ski Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Solo and Sunny near Taos Ski Valley.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Taos.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Raton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solo and Taos Ski Valley. Straight-line distance: 32.94 mi (53.01 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 Ski Valley
Village in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 76 |
| Coordinates | 36.5960000, -105.4545000 |
| Altitude | 2841 |
| Country | United States |
End: Firehouse Road (-105.454558, 36.596069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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