How far is Sunland Park, NM from Lovington, NM?

The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Lovington, NM is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.33 mi
04h 11m
Flight
204.56 mi
329.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.56 mi
Kilometers
329.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.33 mi
Kilometers
402.86 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovington
Fri, May 1, 12:28 PM MDT
Return by in Sunland Park
Fri, May 1, 4:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunland Park
2026-05-01T08:17
Arrive Lovington
Fri, May 1, 12:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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

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
Loving
NM

Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Sunland Park
122.8 mi
02h 05m
To Lovington
127.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Lovington.

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · McNutt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1663 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    1801 ft · 22 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Paisano Drive

    3125 ft · 53 sec · West Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    119 m · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Executive Center Boulevard

    2304 ft · 52 sec · Executive Center Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  17. 17

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South NM Highway 483

    13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483

  23. 23

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Avenue R

    1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Avenue D

    7 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 41%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 13%
West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 12%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 8%
Montana Avenue
18.9 mi · 8%
South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
204.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loving
02h 05m from Sunland Park
Leave By
8:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lovington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Lovington?

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Sunland Park and 127.5 miles from Lovington.

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

The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lovington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 204.56 mi (329.2 km).

Sunland Park

#1 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Lovington

#2 Lovington

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population11,474
Coordinates32.9440100, -103.3485500
Altitude1192
CountryUnited States
Start: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
End: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.44 L · about $33.44
Round trip
$66.88
17.66 gal · 66.88 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.44 $66.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.61 $75.21
Premium $4.63 $40.84 $81.68
Diesel $5.42 $47.81 $95.63

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunland Park and Lovington. The current time is 08:17:00.

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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.