How far is South Valley, NM from Anthony, NM?

The driving distance from South Valley, NM to Anthony, NM is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.61 mi
03h 32m
Flight
207.74 mi
334.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.74 mi
Kilometers
334.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.61 mi
Kilometers
388.84 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM MDT
Return by in South Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Valley
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Anthony
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Valley
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elephant Butte
NM

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

From South Valley
120 mi
01h 46m
To Anthony
121.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Valley and Anthony.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Valley and Anthony.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 km · 7 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    617 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    214.9 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Pan American Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East O'Hara Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Anthony Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive

    125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Valley and Anthony.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Freeway
215 mi · 89%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 7%
Isleta Boulevard Southwest
3.85 mi · 2%
Anthony Drive
1.51 mi · 1%
East O'Hara Road
0.84 mi
I 25 South
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Pan American Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

215 mi · 03h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elephant Butte
01h 46m from South Valley
Leave By
9:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Valley to Anthony?

The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from South Valley and 121.6 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Anthony.

Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elephant Butte, 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 Elephant Butte.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

6 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

102 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

111 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Valley and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 207.74 mi (334.33 km).

South Valley

#1 South Valley

Census designated place

Population40,976
Coordinates35.0100500, -106.6780800
Altitude1501
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: Tierra Verde Place (-106.680219, 35.012908)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.27 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.53
17.04 gal · 64.54 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.27 $64.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.29 $72.57
Premium $4.63 $39.41 $78.81
Diesel $5.42 $46.14 $92.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Valley and Anthony. The current time is 05:31:50.

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