How far is Truth or Consequences, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Truth or Consequences, NM to Artesia, NM is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truth or Consequences and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truth or Consequences and Artesia.
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Start on South Pershing Street
85 m · 11 sec · South Pershing Street
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Turn right onto Austin Street
2276 ft · 1 min · Austin Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp straight
1334 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
68.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1786 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1124 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
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Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
691 ft · 19 sec · South White Sands Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
760 ft · 35 sec
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Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5 mi · 8 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Continue on US 82
16.8 mi · 26 min · US 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
17.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 56 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
101 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Truth or Consequences and Artesia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
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68.8 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Truth or Consequences to Artesia?
The road trip is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boles Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from Truth or Consequences and 134.2 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Artesia.
Stop Ideas Near Boles Acres
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Las Cruces, New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truth or Consequences and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 166.32 mi (267.67 km).
#1 Truth or Consequences
City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 5,769 |
| Coordinates | 33.1284000, -107.2528100 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.71 | $77.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.04 | $84.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
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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