How far is Zuni Pueblo, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Zuni Pueblo, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zuni Pueblo and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zuni Pueblo and Alamogordo.
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Start on Twin Buttes Drive
574 ft · 29 sec · Twin Buttes Drive
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Turn left onto Chavez Circle
998 ft · 48 sec · Chavez Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Mexico 53
1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53
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Continue on NM 53
7.7 mi · 19 min · NM 53
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Continue on San Rafael Road
2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road
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Continue on Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53
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Continue on Bond Street - NM53
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53
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Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
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Continue on Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)
17.3 mi · 23 min · Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)
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Continue on San Rafael Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2371 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto E Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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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 Zuni Pueblo and Alamogordo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
2nd Street
Continue on 2nd Street
64.6 mi · 01h 18m
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 Cloudy leaving Zuni Pueblo and Mostly Cloudy near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zuni Pueblo to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Zuni Pueblo and 150.9 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.2 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 5:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.72 one way or $85.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Zuni Pueblo and Mostly Cloudy near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
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 Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zuni Pueblo and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 223.5 mi (359.69 km).
#1 Zuni Pueblo
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 35.0725300, -108.8506400 |
| Altitude | 1918 |
| 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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.04 | $96.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.08 | $122.16 |
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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