How far is Taos, NM from Tombstone, AZ?
The driving distance from Taos, NM to Tombstone, AZ is about 555.1 miles (893.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 413.9 miles (666.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 10h 34m.
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.
City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taos and Tombstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taos and Tombstone.
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Start on Barela Lane
10 m · 2 sec · Barela Lane
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Turn slight right onto Kit Carson Road
35 m · 8 sec · Kit Carson Road
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Turn left onto 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
240.5 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on West Canal Road
1517 ft · 27 sec · West Canal Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn straight onto New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gold Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 10 Frontage Road
157 m · 9 sec · Route 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
82.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway
84.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Pomerene Road, Tombstone
2369 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Pomerene Road
769 ft · 16 sec · Pomerene Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East 4th Street
26 m · 4 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn slight right
715 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
23.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
568 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right
90 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taos and Tombstone.
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
241 mi · 04h 03m
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 and Sunny near Tombstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taos to Tombstone?
The road trip is about 555.1 miles (893.4 km) and usually takes 10h 34m 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?
Truth or Consequences is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.5 miles from Taos and 277.6 miles from Tombstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 413.9 miles (666.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.2 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 $86.35 one way or $172.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Taos and Tombstone, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taos and Sunny near Tombstone.
Stop Ideas Near Truth or Consequences
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 Truth or Consequences.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taos and Tombstone. Straight-line distance: 413.87 mi (666.06 km).
#1 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,872 |
| Coordinates | 36.4072500, -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tombstone
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 31.7128700, -110.0675800 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tombstone (-110.06758, 31.71287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 893 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 55m |
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 | $4.41 | $86.35 | $172.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $94.70 | $189.40 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $101.10 | $202.21 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $118.44 | $236.88 |
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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