Artesia, NM Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Artesia, NM is a local road trip base with 14 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Artesia, NM spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

390.2 mi

Zuni Pueblo, NM

Quickest Drive

43m

Carlsbad, NM

Plan Around Artesia, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Zuni Pueblo, NM to Artesia, NM 390.2 mi · 7h 45m Corrales, NM to Artesia, NM 250 mi · 4h 58m Rio Rancho, NM to Artesia, NM 249.4 mi · 4h 56m Las Vegas, NM to Artesia, NM 219 mi · 4h 27m

Continue From Artesia, NM

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

Artesia, NM to Bernalillo, NM 250.8 mi · 4h 52m Artesia, NM to Deming, NM 235.9 mi · 4h 58m Artesia, NM to Otero County, NM 99.3 mi · 3h 24m Artesia, NM to Lovington, NM 64.7 mi · 1h 36m

Trips from Artesia, NM

Artesia, NM to Bernalillo, NM

250.8 mi 4h 52m

Artesia, NM to Deming, NM

235.9 mi 4h 58m

Artesia, NM to Otero County, NM

99.3 mi 3h 24m

Artesia, NM to Lovington, NM

64.7 mi 1h 36m

Artesia, NM to Roswell, NM

40.6 mi 50m

Artesia, NM to Carlsbad, NM

36.3 mi 43m

Driving from Artesia, NM

The typical drive from Artesia, NM covers about 121 miles and takes around 2h 44m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 251 miles (4h 58m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Artesia, NM most often head toward Bernalillo, NM (250.8 mi, 4h 52m), Deming, NM (235.9 mi, 4h 58m), Otero County, NM (99.3 mi, 3h 24m), Lovington, NM (64.7 mi, 1h 36m), and Roswell, NM (40.6 mi, 50m). 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 121-mile trip from Artesia, NM, budget about $18 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Artesia, NM and 8 routes heading into Artesia, NM, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 251 miles.

The longest mapped route from Artesia, NM covers 251 miles and takes approximately 4h 58m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from Artesia, NM runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Artesia, NM costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Artesia, NM include Bernalillo, NM, Deming, NM, Otero County, NM and Lovington, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.