How far is Vado, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Vado, NM to Artesia, NM is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vado and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vado and Artesia.
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Start on Boyer Road
9 m · 8 sec · Boyer Road
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Turn sharp right onto Highway 478
1632 ft · 30 sec · Highway 478
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Turn right onto Holguin Road
1623 ft · 47 sec · Holguin Road
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Turn right onto Vado Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vado Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vado Road
95 m · 6 sec · Vado Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vado Road
157 m · 10 sec · Vado Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
552 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
718 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70 East: Alamogordo
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bataan Memorial Highway
19.9 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 Vado 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.
US Highway 82
Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Vado and Partly Sunny near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vado to Artesia?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Cloudcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Vado and 97.4 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 9:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vado and Partly Sunny near Artesia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vado and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 141.02 mi (226.95 km).
#1 Vado
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,194 |
| Coordinates | 32.1117600, -106.6625000 |
| Altitude | 1165 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.22 | $58.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.15 | $74.29 |
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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