Alamogordo, NM Road Trips

With 16 routes heading out and 13 heading in, Alamogordo, NM works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 13-mile quick runs to 406-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Alamogordo, NM head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

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Trip Routes

29

Longest Drive

406 mi

Waterflow, NM

Quickest Drive

17m

Tularosa, NM

Plan Around Alamogordo, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Alamogordo, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Zuni Pueblo, NM to Alamogordo, NM 337.6 mi · 6h 54m Grants, NM to Alamogordo, NM 264 mi · 5h 5m Tucumcari, NM to Alamogordo, NM 236.8 mi · 5h 6m Santa Fe, NM to Alamogordo, NM 216.7 mi · 4h 43m

Continue From Alamogordo, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Alamogordo, NM to Waterflow, NM 406 mi · 7h 48m Alamogordo, NM to Farmington, NM 390.3 mi · 7h 26m Alamogordo, NM to Lee Acres, NM 380 mi · 7h 11m Alamogordo, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM 296.6 mi · 6h 45m

Trips from Alamogordo, NM

Alamogordo, NM to Waterflow, NM

406 mi 7h 48m

Alamogordo, NM to Farmington, NM

390.3 mi 7h 26m

Alamogordo, NM to Lee Acres, NM

380 mi 7h 11m

Alamogordo, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM

296.6 mi 6h 45m

Alamogordo, NM to Nambe, NM

235.3 mi 5h 9m

Alamogordo, NM to Laguna, NM

232.4 mi 4h 32m

Alamogordo, NM to Agua Fria, NM

219.3 mi 4h 49m

Alamogordo, NM to Eunice, NM

213.2 mi 4h 44m

Alamogordo, NM to Albuquerque, NM

208.3 mi 3h 59m

Alamogordo, NM to Valencia, NM

190.4 mi 3h 41m

Alamogordo, NM to Lovington, NM

174.8 mi 3h 22m

Alamogordo, NM to McIntosh, NM

159.6 mi 3h 34m

Alamogordo, NM to Columbus, NM

158.5 mi 3h 12m

Alamogordo, NM to Artesia, NM

110.4 mi 2h 9m

Alamogordo, NM to La Union, NM

94.4 mi 1h 56m

Alamogordo, NM to Tularosa, NM

12.6 mi 17m

Driving from Alamogordo, NM

Expect an average of 218 miles and about 4h 25m behind the wheel when leaving Alamogordo, NM. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 406 miles (7h 48m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Alamogordo, NM most often head toward Waterflow, NM (406 mi, 7h 48m), Farmington, NM (390.3 mi, 7h 26m), Lee Acres, NM (380 mi, 7h 11m), Arroyo Seco, NM (296.6 mi, 6h 45m), and Nambe, NM (235.3 mi, 5h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 218-mile trip from Alamogordo, NM, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Alamogordo, NM and 13 routes heading into Alamogordo, NM, covering 29 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 406 miles.

The longest mapped route from Alamogordo, NM covers 406 miles and takes approximately 7h 48m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Alamogordo, NM runs about 218 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 218-mile trip from Alamogordo, NM costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Alamogordo, NM include Waterflow, NM, Farmington, NM, Lee Acres, NM and Arroyo Seco, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.