How far is White Sands, NM from Angostura, NM?
The driving distance from White Sands, NM to Angostura, NM is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Sands and Angostura.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Sands and Angostura.
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Start on Headquarters Avenue
1911 ft · 47 sec · Headquarters Avenue
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Continue on Owen Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Owen Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 70: US 70 West, Las Cruces
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: El Paso, Albuquerque
547 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Albuquerque
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rincon
1314 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Rincon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rincon Road
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Turn right onto East Hall Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Hall Street
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Turn left onto Angostura Road
583 ft · 26 sec · Angostura Road
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Turn slight left
46 m · 7 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 White Sands and Angostura.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving White Sands and Sunny near Angostura.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Sands to Angostura?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 28.7 miles from White Sands and 28.6 miles from Angostura.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Sands and Sunny near Angostura.
Stop Ideas Near Doña Ana
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 Doña Ana.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Union Depot
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Sands and Angostura. Straight-line distance: 40.36 mi (64.95 km).
#1 White Sands
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 32.3809300, -106.4794400 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Angostura
Angostura is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6520300, -107.0930700 |
| Altitude | 1235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Angostura (-107.09307, 32.65203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.34 | $18.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
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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