Deming, NM Road Trips
Drivers starting from Deming, NM have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 290 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Deming, NM head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
18
Longest Drive
442.2 mi
Shiprock, NM
Quickest Drive
3h 49m
Belen, NM
Plan Around Deming, NM
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Deming, NM
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Trips from Deming, NM
Driving from Deming, NM
Expect an average of 290 miles and about 5h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Deming, NM. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 442 miles (8h 17m), while the shortest is just 217 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Deming, NM are Shiprock, NM (442.2 mi, 8h 17m), Gallup, NM (349.3 mi, 6h 28m), Milan, NM (290.6 mi, 5h 29m), Grants, NM (288.6 mi, 5h 28m), and South Valley, NM (226.3 mi, 4h 23m). 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 290-mile trip from Deming, NM, budget about $43 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 7 mapped routes leaving Deming, NM and 11 routes heading into Deming, NM, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 217 to 442 miles.
The longest mapped route from Deming, NM covers 442 miles and takes approximately 8h 17m. Shorter options start at just 217 miles.
The average route from Deming, NM runs about 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 290-mile trip from Deming, NM costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Deming, NM include Shiprock, NM, Gallup, NM, Milan, NM and Grants, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Deming, NM by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,735
Median Income
$35,920
Median Home Value
$112,800
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Deming, NM at a Glance
Founded
1881
Elevation
4,334 ft
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from Deming, NM
A sampling of people born in Deming, NM.
Nacio Herb Brown
1896–1964
American writer of popular songs, movie scores, and Broadway theatre music (1896–1964)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Deming, NM.
Downtown Deming Historic District
historic district in Deming, New Mexico, United States
Deming Main Post Office
main post office building for Deming, New Mexico
Morgan Hall
former city hall and fire station in Deming, New Mexico
City data from Wikidata (Q988813), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Deming, NM
Deming is a small town in the southwestern region of New Mexico, USA. It has attained a quirky sort of fame as the site of the Great American Duck Race, one of those little bits of Americana sometimes encountered in very small towns. Interesting country is nearby for the geologist and hiker.
Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, 312 S. Silver Ave, ☏ +1 575 536-2382. Open M-Sa 9AM-4PM; closed major holidays. Native American artifacts and items of local color. Free.
Great American Duck Race. In late August, this amazingly quirky event defies description; the photo of the "2006 Duck Queen" on the website (above) is worth a thousand words (even if most of them are "quack") and nearly as many laughs.
El Mirador, 510 E Pine St, ☏ +1 575 544-7340. 6AM-9PM daily. Tolerable Mexican, nothing special but quite edible. Marie's Italian Grill, 110 S Silver Ave, ☏ +1 575-546-5760. Tu-Th Sa 11AM-8PM, F 11AM-8:30PM, Su 11AM-3PM, M closed. Basic Italian-American. The Adobe Deli (About 10 miles east of town on old NM 549). Not the easiest place to find but you'll be glad when you found it. One of the best steaks for miles. The atmosphere is well worth the trip. They even have a place for you to tie up your horse.
Two wineries, yes, two wineries are present in this desert landscape. Neither one charges for tasting and both charge reasonable prices for their wine. Luna Rossa Winery. Is visible from the highway on the frontage road going into town on I-10 eastbound. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room, 7075 Hwy 549 SE, ☏ +1 575-546-1179. Is a larger operation than Luna Rossa. There are signs in town directing you to the vineyard. Warning: their website blasts annoying music.
Best Western Deming Southwest Inn, 1500 W. Pine (exit 81 on I-10), ☏ +1 575 546-4544. Butterfield Stage Motel, 309 W Pine St, ☏ +1 575-544-0011. A good place for when you're feeling retro. La Quinta Inn and Suites, 4300 E Pine (exit 85 on I-10), ☏ +1 575-546-0600. Free WiFi. Free Continental Breakfast.
Deming is on Interstate highway 10, about 60 mi (97 km) west of Las Cruces and about 80 mi (130 km) east of the Arizona state line. There is no commercial air service nearby; the closest significant airport is in El Paso, Texas, 109 mi (175 km) east of Deming. Interstate 10 (I-10) passes through Deming in an east/west direction. Deming is accessed from Exits 81 to 85 with Exit 82 specifically into town as Gold Ave. to Pine St goes east-west as a local street (Old US 80) from Exit 81 of I-10, through downtown Deming and back to I-10 at Exit 85. The road itself continues another 17 mi (27 km) east to Arroyo Speedway at Exit 102 as NM-547 (Old US Hwy 80). , & Gold Ave goes north of town where it splits. Going west US 180 goes 53 mi (85 km) northwesterly to Silver City while NM 26 goes 48 mi (77 km) northeasterly to I-25 in Hatch. Going east US 180 follows I-10 concurrently to El Paso. Going towards the south of town Gold Ave becomes Cody Rd which becomes Columbus Rd. It goes another 32 mi (51 km) south to Columbus near the Mexican border. Greyhound, (bus stop) McDonald's at 721 W Pine St (W Pine and Granite), toll-free: +1-800-231-2222. As this is just a pick-up and drop-off point, tickets should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone. Greyhound travels on I-10 between El Paso, Lordsburg, Tucson and Phoenix. Some variations of the I-10 route may make extra stops in Las Cruces, Deming, Wilcox, Benson, Casa Grande/Eloy and/or Mesa. Check schedules. Amtrak, 400 E Railroad Ave. Served by two routes: the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle.
Travel tips adapted from Deming on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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