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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.34 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.36 mi
64.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.36 mi
Kilometers
64.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.34 mi
Kilometers
92.28 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angostura
Fri, Apr 17, 3:57 AM MDT
Return by in White Sands
Fri, Apr 17, 5:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Sands
2026-04-17T02:46
Arrive Angostura
Fri, Apr 17, 3:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Sands
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 White Sands
28.7 mi
00h 35m
To Angostura
28.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 26 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 22 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Headquarters Avenue

    1911 ft · 47 sec · Headquarters Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Owen Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Owen Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 70: US 70 West, Las Cruces

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: El Paso, Albuquerque

    547 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Albuquerque

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rincon

    1314 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rincon Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Rincon Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Hall Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Hall Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Angostura Road

    583 ft · 26 sec · Angostura Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Sands and Angostura.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
29.5 mi · 51%
US 70
19.2 mi · 33%
Owen Road
3.89 mi · 7%
Rincon Road
2.77 mi · 5%
East Hall Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Headquarters Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doña Ana
00h 35m from White Sands
Leave By
4:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 White Sands and Angostura. Straight-line distance: 40.36 mi (64.95 km).

White Sands

#1 White Sands

Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States

Population1,651
Coordinates32.3809300, -106.4794400
Altitude1292
CountryUnited States
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#2 Angostura

Angostura is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6520300, -107.0930700
Altitude1235
CountryUnited States
Start: White Sands (-106.47944, 32.38093)
End: Angostura (-107.09307, 32.65203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.65
Round trip
$15.30
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between White Sands and Angostura. The current time is 02:46:41.

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.