How far is Sunland Park, NM from Doña Ana, NM?

The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Doña Ana, NM is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.02 mi
00h 56m
Flight
43.2 mi
69.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.02 mi
Kilometers
75.67 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doña Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM MDT
Return by in Sunland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunland Park
2026-04-19T05:54
Arrive Doña Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunland Park
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Vado
NM

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Sunland Park
23.5 mi
00h 28m
To Doña Ana
23.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph E
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Doña Ana.

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Doña Ana

    1308 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Thorpe Road

    2172 ft · 43 sec · East Thorpe Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Thorpe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 42%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.4 mi · 26%
I 25 North
10.6 mi · 23%
Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi · 4%
McNutt Road
0.88 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

19.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vado
00h 28m from Sunland Park
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Doña Ana?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Vado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Sunland Park and 23.5 miles from Doña Ana.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.

Stop Ideas Near Vado

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

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

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

24 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Union Depot

42 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

43 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
RAIL

Deming station

105 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Doña Ana. Straight-line distance: 43.2 mi (69.53 km).

Sunland Park

#1 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Doña Ana

#2 Doña Ana

Census designated place

Population1,211
Coordinates32.3895400, -106.8139000
Altitude1208
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunland Park (-106.57999, 31.7965)
End: Doña Ana (-106.8139, 32.38954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.57
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.29 $12.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.07 $14.14
Premium $4.63 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $5.42 $8.99 $17.98

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 Doña Ana. The current time is 05:54:01.

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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.