How far is White Rock, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from White Rock, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 251 miles (404 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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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 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Rock and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Rock and Alamogordo.
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Start on Meadow Lane
158 m · 16 sec · Meadow Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rover Boulevard
805 ft · 32 sec · Rover Boulevard
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Turn right onto NM 4
3.6 mi · 6 min · NM 4
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Keep slight right to continue on 502 East: Santa Fe
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Fe Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street
1568 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on North Guadalupe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto West Alameda Street
2176 ft · 1 min · West Alameda Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on Old Pecos Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
68.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
66.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Rock and Alamogordo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 25 North
Keep slight right
68.5 mi · 01h 21m
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 White Rock and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Rock to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 251 miles (404 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from White Rock and 126.5 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.05 one way or $78.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Rock and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
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 Encino.
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Rock and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 202.78 mi (326.35 km).
#1 White Rock
Situated on the Pajarito Plateau at an elevation of 6,365 feet, this community rests above White Rock Canyon and the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8275300, -106.2039100 |
| Altitude | 1940 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $4.41 | $39.05 | $78.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $45.73 | $91.45 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $53.57 | $107.14 |
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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