How far is Truth or Consequences, NM from Elephant Butte, NM?
The driving distance from Truth or Consequences, NM to Elephant Butte, NM is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte.
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Start on South Pershing Street
14 m · 4 sec · South Pershing Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
957 ft · 33 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on North Date Street
1259 ft · 43 sec · North Date Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
4.7 mi · 10 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
1381 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
650 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
103 m · 25 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 Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
4.73 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Elephant Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Truth or Consequences to Elephant Butte?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Truth or Consequences and 2.8 miles from Elephant Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Elephant Butte.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 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 Elephant Butte
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.1486800, -107.1847500 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elephant Butte (-107.18475, 33.14868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.08 | $2.17 |
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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