How far is Sunland Park, NM from Clayton, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Clayton, NM is about 532.5 miles (857 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Bernalillo 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 Sunland Park and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Clayton.
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Start on Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 22 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
1347 ft · 1 min · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn left
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.1 km · 46 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
385.4 mi · 6 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, NM 21, NM 468: Springer
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto 4th Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on Main Street
123 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Clayton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
385 mi · 06h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sunland Park and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Clayton?
The road trip is about 532.5 miles (857 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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?
North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.4 miles from Sunland Park and 266.1 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.8 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 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 $71.16 one way or $142.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 375.67 mi (604.58 km).
#1 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 2,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.4516900, -103.1841000 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-103.1841, 36.45169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 857 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $71.16 | $142.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $80.03 | $160.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $86.90 | $173.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $101.75 | $203.50 |
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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