How far is Taos Pueblo, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Taos Pueblo, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 396.6 miles (638.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.2 miles (524.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taos Pueblo and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taos Pueblo and Sunland Park.
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Start on the route
628 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Rotten Tree Road
8 m · 1 sec · Rotten Tree Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
670 ft · 18 sec · Middle Road
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Continue on Spider Rock Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spider Rock Road
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Turn right onto New Clinic Road
90 m · 8 sec · New Clinic Road
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Continue on Spider Road
1667 ft · 50 sec · Spider Road
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Turn left onto Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
539 ft · 11 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
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Continue on Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
30 m · 7 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Norte
3018 ft · 2 min · Paseo del Pueblo Norte
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Continue on Paseo del Pueblo Sur
42.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
283.7 mi · 4 hr 50 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taos Pueblo and Sunland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Saint Francis Drive
Merge slight left
284 mi · 04h 50m
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 leaving Taos Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taos Pueblo to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 396.6 miles (638.3 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.8 miles from Taos Pueblo and 198.8 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.2 miles (524.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 $53.02 one way or $106.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taos Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taos Pueblo and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 326.16 mi (524.9 km).
#1 Taos Pueblo
Census-designated place in New Mexico
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 36.4386400, -105.5444500 |
| Altitude | 2170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 638 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $53.02 | $106.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $59.63 | $119.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $64.75 | $129.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $75.81 | $151.62 |
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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