How far is Truth or Consequences, NM from Deming, NM?

The driving distance from Truth or Consequences, NM to Deming, NM is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.53 mi
01h 30m
Flight
66.28 mi
106.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.28 mi
Kilometers
106.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.53 mi
Kilometers
139.25 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deming
Fri, Apr 17, 4:36 AM MDT
Return by in Truth or Consequences
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truth or Consequences
2026-04-17T03:06
Arrive Deming
Fri, Apr 17, 4:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truth or Consequences
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hatch
NM

Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico

From Truth or Consequences
43.1 mi
00h 45m
To Deming
43.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 25 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Truth or Consequences and Deming.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Truth or Consequences and Deming.

  1. 1

    Start on South Pershing Street

    85 m · 11 sec · South Pershing Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Austin Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · Austin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1334 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    33.5 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Canal Road

    1517 ft · 27 sec · West Canal Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Hall Street

    2109 ft · 36 sec · West Hall Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto New Mexico State Road 26

    12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Hatch Highway

    17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on New Mexico State Road 26

    10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26

  13. 13

    Continue on Hatch Highway

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gold Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    135 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Pine Street

    121 m · 15 sec · East Pine Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Truth or Consequences and Deming.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hatch Highway
23.8 mi · 28%
New Mexico State Road 26
22.3 mi · 26%
South Broadway Street
2.88 mi · 3%
North Gold Avenue
1.38 mi · 2%
Austin Street
0.43 mi
West Hall Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatch
00h 45m from Truth or Consequences
Leave By
3:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Deming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Truth or Consequences to Deming?

The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Hatch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Truth or Consequences and 43.4 miles from Deming.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Deming.

Stop Ideas Near Hatch

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hatch, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hatch.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

53 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

54 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

72 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Union Depot

118 mi away
700 San Francisco St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truth or Consequences and Deming. Straight-line distance: 66.28 mi (106.67 km).

Truth or Consequences

#1 Truth or Consequences

City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

Population5,769
Coordinates33.1284000, -107.2528100
Altitude1294
CountryUnited States
Deming

#2 Deming

City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States

Population13,983
Coordinates32.2687000, -107.7586400
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pershing Street (-107.252747, 33.1284)
End: East Pine Street (-107.758605, 32.26869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.56 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.10
6.1 gal · 23.12 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.55 $23.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.99 $25.98
Premium $4.63 $14.11 $28.21
Diesel $5.42 $16.52 $33.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Truth or Consequences and Deming. The current time is 03:06:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.