How far is Truth or Consequences, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Truth or Consequences, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 269.7 miles (434 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truth or Consequences and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truth or Consequences and Las Vegas.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Date Street
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Continue on North Date Street
43 m · 2 sec · North Date Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Date Street
124 m · 8 sec · North Date Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Date Street
1369 ft · 31 sec · North Date Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Date Street
57 m · 11 sec · North Date Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Date Street
1283 ft · 29 sec · Date Street
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Take the ramp slight right
266.4 mi · 4 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Truth or Consequences and Las Vegas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Date Street
Take the ramp slight right
266 mi · 04h 30m
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 Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Truth or Consequences to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Bosque Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.2 miles from Truth or Consequences and 134.5 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 9:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Truth or Consequences and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Bosque Farms
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 Bosque Farms.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truth or Consequences and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 205.93 mi (331.41 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 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.55 | $81.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.03 | $88.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.55 | $103.10 |
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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