How far is Sunland Park, NM from Tucumcari, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Tucumcari, NM is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Tucumcari.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Tucumcari.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · McNutt Road
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Take the ramp straight
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1801 ft · 22 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Turn straight onto West Paisano Drive
3125 ft · 53 sec · West Paisano Drive
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Turn slight left
119 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Executive Center Boulevard
2304 ft · 52 sec · Executive Center Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 478: Copia Street
1044 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Gateway Boulevard East
1601 ft · 40 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Turn left onto Copia Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Copia Street
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Turn right onto Pershing Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Pershing Drive
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Continue on Pershing Drive
1431 ft · 37 sec · Pershing Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 54 East
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway
16.8 mi · 21 min · Patriot Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.8 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
1.2 mi · 3 min · Historic Route 66
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Take the ramp slight right
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right
1840 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard
604 ft · 17 sec · East Tucumcari Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Tucumcari.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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122 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Tucumcari?
The road trip is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Sunland Park and 166.3 miles from Tucumcari.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Tucumcari. Straight-line distance: 285.31 mi (459.17 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 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 35.1719100, -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucumcari (-103.72686, 35.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.50 | $88.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.04 | $100.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $54.34 | $108.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $63.63 | $127.25 |
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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