How far is Sunland Park, NM from Aztec, NM?

The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Aztec, NM is about 439.2 miles (706.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
439.15 mi
07h 57m
Flight
356.47 mi
573.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.47 mi
Kilometers
573.68 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.15 mi
Kilometers
706.75 km
Drive Time
07h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aztec
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM MDT
Return by in Sunland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunland Park
2026-04-18T20:30
Arrive Aztec
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunland Park
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jarales
NM

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Sunland Park
219.8 mi
03h 58m
To Aztec
219.3 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Aztec.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Aztec.

  1. 1

    Start on Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 22 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    1347 ft · 1 min · Loma Vista Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McNutt Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunland Park Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunland Park Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  9. 9

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    19.6 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    215.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1900 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    8 mi · 13 min · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Chaco Street

    566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Aztec.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
243 mi · 55%
US 550
152 mi · 35%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 4%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.4 mi · 3%
North 1st Street
8.05 mi · 2%
Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

215 mi · 03h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.7 mi
356.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarales
03h 58m from Sunland Park
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sunland Park and Sunny near Aztec.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Aztec?

The road trip is about 439.2 miles (706.8 km) and usually takes 07h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.8 miles from Sunland Park and 219.3 miles from Aztec.

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

The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.70 one way or $117.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Sunny near Aztec.

Stop Ideas Near Jarales

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

53 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Aztec. Straight-line distance: 356.47 mi (573.68 km).

Sunland Park

#1 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Aztec

#2 Aztec

City in New Mexico, USA

Population6,332
Coordinates36.8222300, -107.9928500
Altitude1721
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunland Park (-106.57999, 31.7965)
End: Aztec (-107.99285, 36.82223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 707 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.5 gal
58.66 L · about $58.70
Round trip
$117.40
31 gal · 117.32 L
Estimated CO2
137.7 kg one way
Round trip: 275.5 kg / 607 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $58.70 $117.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $66.01 $132.03
Premium $4.63 $71.69 $143.38
Diesel $5.42 $83.93 $167.87

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 Sunland Park and Aztec. The current time is 20:30:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.