How far is Sunland Park, NM from Lordsburg, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Lordsburg, NM is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 49m.
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.
City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Lordsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Lordsburg.
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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
141.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 494
926 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
2823 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit left
18 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Lordsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
142 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Sunland Park and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Lordsburg?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Deming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Sunland Park and 79.4 miles from Lordsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 12:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Deming
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deming.
Deming station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Lordsburg. Straight-line distance: 130.37 mi (209.81 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 Lordsburg
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.3503600, -108.7086600 |
| Altitude | 1295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lordsburg (-108.70866, 32.35036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
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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