How far is Sunland Park, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.51 mi
04h 45m
Flight
232.56 mi
374.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.56 mi
Kilometers
374.27 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.51 mi
Kilometers
432.12 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 11:08 AM MDT
Return by in Sunland Park
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunland Park
2026-04-17T06:22
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 11:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunland Park
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elephant Butte
NM

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

From Sunland Park
134.5 mi
02h 22m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
134 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  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

    200.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road

    157 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Griegos Road Northeast

    2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest

    1987 ft · 1 min · Osuna Road Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    2902 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
228 mi · 85%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 7%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.4 mi · 5%
Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi · 1%
2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 1%
McNutt Road
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

201 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elephant Butte
02h 22m from Sunland Park
Leave By
7:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sunland Park and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Sunland Park and 134 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 7:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte

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

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

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

6 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

102 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

111 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 232.56 mi (374.27 km).

Sunland Park

#1 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunland Park (-106.57999, 31.7965)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.87 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
18.96 gal · 71.74 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.38 $80.75
Premium $4.63 $43.85 $87.69
Diesel $5.42 $51.33 $102.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunland Park and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 06:22:35.

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.