How far is Sunland Park, NM from Los Chavez, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Los Chavez, NM is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Los Chavez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Los Chavez.
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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
163.5 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Belen
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NM 314
2.5 mi · 4 min · NM 314
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Turn left onto Square Deal Road
607 ft · 27 sec · Square Deal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Square Deal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Los Chavez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
164 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Los Chavez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Los Chavez?
The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Truth or Consequences is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Sunland Park and 116.8 miles from Los Chavez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Los Chavez.
Stop Ideas Near Truth or Consequences
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 Truth or Consequences.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Los Chavez. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.13 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 Los Chavez
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.7257100, -106.7572600 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Chavez (-106.75726, 34.72571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.18 | $70.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.20 | $76.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.73 | $89.46 |
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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