Aztec, NM Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Aztec, NM is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 275 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Aztec, NM head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

488.7 mi

Hobbs, NM

Quickest Drive

25m

Farmington, NM

Plan Around Aztec, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Hobbs, NM to Aztec, NM 488.7 mi · 9h 46m Albuquerque, NM to Aztec, NM 178.6 mi · 3h 27m

Continue From Aztec, NM

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

Aztec, NM to Deming, NM 410.2 mi · 7h 44m Aztec, NM to Las Cruces, NM 398.9 mi · 7h 11m Aztec, NM to Farmington, NM 15.4 mi · 25m

Trips from Aztec, NM

Aztec, NM to Deming, NM

410.2 mi 7h 44m

Aztec, NM to Las Cruces, NM

398.9 mi 7h 11m

Aztec, NM to Farmington, NM

15.4 mi 25m

Driving from Aztec, NM

Expect an average of 275 miles and about 5h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Aztec, NM. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 410 miles (7h 44m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Aztec, NM most often head toward Deming, NM (410.2 mi, 7h 44m), Las Cruces, NM (398.9 mi, 7h 11m), and Farmington, NM (15.4 mi, 25m). 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 275-mile trip from Aztec, NM, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Aztec, NM and 2 routes heading into Aztec, NM, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 410 miles.

The longest mapped route from Aztec, NM covers 410 miles and takes approximately 7h 44m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Aztec, NM runs about 275 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 275-mile trip from Aztec, NM costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Aztec, NM include Deming, NM, Las Cruces, NM and Farmington, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Aztec, NM by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

6,177

Median Income

$42,699

Median Home Value

$164,700

Median Age

34.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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destinations from Aztec, NM.

Trips to Aztec, NM

Hobbs, NM to Aztec, NM

488.7 mi 9h 46m

Albuquerque, NM to Aztec, NM

178.6 mi 3h 27m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Aztec, NM that also have route pages.

Farmington, NM 15.4 mi · 25m

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