How far is Sunland Park, NM from Mesilla, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Mesilla, NM is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Mesilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Mesilla.
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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
23.8 mi · 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 28: Avenida de Mesilla
1411 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Avenida de Mesilla
1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenida de Mesilla
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Turn right onto Calle de Santiago
2708 ft · 2 min · Calle de Santiago
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Calle del Oeste
1 m · 1 sec · Calle del Oeste
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calle del Oeste
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Mesilla.
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
23.8 mi · 00h 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.
Clear leaving Sunland Park and Sunny near Mesilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Mesilla?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Sunland Park and 21 miles from Mesilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sunland Park and Sunny near Mesilla.
Stop Ideas Near Anthony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Barron Park
Town of Anthony Texas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.
Union Depot
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Mesilla. Straight-line distance: 35.19 mi (56.63 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 Mesilla
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,844 |
| Coordinates | 32.2700900, -106.8008400 |
| Altitude | 1183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesilla (-106.80084, 32.27009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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