How far is Sunland Park, NM from White Sands, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to White Sands, NM is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and White Sands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and White Sands.
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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
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
718 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70 East: Alamogordo
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bataan Memorial Highway
19 mi · 23 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Missile Range Headquarters
821 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Missile Range Headquarters
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Owen Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Owen Road
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Continue on Headquarters Avenue
1911 ft · 47 sec · Headquarters Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Headquarters Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and White Sands.
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
19.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to White Sands?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Mesilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Sunland Park and 33.1 miles from White Sands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 3:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sunland Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sands.
Stop Ideas Near Mesilla
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 Mesilla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and White Sands. Straight-line distance: 40.81 mi (65.67 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 White Sands
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 32.3809300, -106.4794400 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Sands (-106.47944, 32.38093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
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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