How far is South Valley, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from South Valley, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
The capital of New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Valley and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Valley and Las Vegas.
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Start on the route
1.2 km · 7 min
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Turn right
617 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
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Turn slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
575 ft · 27 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
2139 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Valley and Las Vegas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
125 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Valley and Mostly Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Valley to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from South Valley and 66 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 1:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Valley and Mostly Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Valley and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 91.39 mi (147.07 km).
#1 South Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 40,976 |
| Coordinates | 35.0100500, -106.6780800 |
| Altitude | 1501 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.55 | $43.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.23 | $50.47 |
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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