Lee Acres, NM Road Trips

Drivers starting from Lee Acres, NM have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. Most drives stay under 60 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lee Acres, NM head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

483.6 mi

Hobbs, NM

Quickest Drive

1h 11m

Santa Fe, NM

Plan Around Lee Acres, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Hobbs, NM to Lee Acres, NM 483.6 mi · 9h 36m Alamogordo, NM to Lee Acres, NM 380 mi · 7h 11m Roswell, NM to Lee Acres, NM 366.2 mi · 6h 57m Gallup, NM to Lee Acres, NM 131 mi · 2h 43m

Continue From Lee Acres, NM

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

Lee Acres, NM to Santa Fe, NM 60.3 mi · 1h 11m

Trips from Lee Acres, NM

Lee Acres, NM to Santa Fe, NM

60.3 mi 1h 11m

Driving from Lee Acres, NM

Expect an average of 60 miles and about 1h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Lee Acres, NM. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 60 miles (1h 11m), while the shortest is just 60 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lee Acres, NM most often head toward Santa Fe, NM (60.3 mi, 1h 11m). 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 60-mile trip from Lee Acres, NM, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Lee Acres, NM and 4 routes heading into Lee Acres, NM, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 60 to 60 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lee Acres, NM covers 60 miles and takes approximately 1h 11m. Shorter options start at just 60 miles.

The average route from Lee Acres, NM runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 60-mile trip from Lee Acres, NM costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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

Lee Acres, NM by the Numbers

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

Population

4,463

Median Income

$50,846

Median Home Value

$182,200

Median Age

38.4

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

Trips to Lee Acres, NM

Hobbs, NM to Lee Acres, NM

483.6 mi 9h 36m

Alamogordo, NM to Lee Acres, NM

380 mi 7h 11m

Roswell, NM to Lee Acres, NM

366.2 mi 6h 57m

Gallup, NM to Lee Acres, NM

131 mi 2h 43m

Nearby Hubs

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

Santa Fe, NM 60.3 mi · 1h 11m

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