How far is Tularosa, NM from Deming, NM?

The driving distance from Tularosa, NM to Deming, NM is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.59 mi
02h 17m
Flight
115.49 mi
185.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.49 mi
Kilometers
185.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.59 mi
Kilometers
234.3 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deming
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 PM MDT
Return by in Tularosa
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tularosa
2026-04-15T16:37
Arrive Deming
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tularosa
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
Doña Ana
NM

Census designated place

From Tularosa
69.3 mi
01h 08m
To Deming
76.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tularosa and Deming.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tularosa and Deming.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Francis Drive

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Saint Francis Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Picacho Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Picacho Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Arizona

    2405 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    51.3 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Railroad Boulevard

    1705 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    801 ft · 26 sec · North Pearl Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    1930 ft · 35 sec · East Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tularosa 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Francis Drive
77.2 mi · 53%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.3 mi · 35%
West Picacho Avenue
6.48 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.42 mi · 2%
Arizona
0.46 mi
East Pine Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Francis Drive

Take the exit slight right

62.8 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doña Ana
01h 08m from Tularosa
Leave By
1:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tularosa and Sunny near Deming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tularosa to Deming?

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Doña Ana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Tularosa and 76.2 miles from Deming.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tularosa and Sunny near Deming.

Stop Ideas Near Doña Ana

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Doña Ana, 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 Doña Ana.

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

11 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Union Depot

76 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

77 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
RAIL

Deming station

90 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tularosa and Deming. Straight-line distance: 115.49 mi (185.86 km).

Tularosa

#1 Tularosa

Town in New Mexico

Population3,040
Coordinates33.0739700, -106.0186000
Altitude1374
CountryUnited States
Deming

#2 Deming

City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States

Population13,983
Coordinates32.2687000, -107.7586400
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Start: US 54 (-106.018589, 33.073975)
End: East Pine Street (-107.758605, 32.26869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.93
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.47 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.63 $23.77 $47.54
Diesel $5.42 $27.83 $55.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tularosa and Deming. The current time is 16:37:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.