Lovington, NM Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Lovington, NM works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 95-mile quick runs to 296-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lovington, NM head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

311.5 mi

Española, NM

Quickest Drive

1h 36m

Artesia, NM

Plan Around Lovington, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Española, NM to Lovington, NM 311.5 mi · 6h 35m Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM 282.5 mi · 5h 27m Alamogordo, NM to Lovington, NM 174.8 mi · 3h 22m Artesia, NM to Lovington, NM 64.7 mi · 1h 36m

Continue From Lovington, NM

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

Lovington, NM to Albuquerque, NM 295.8 mi · 6h 3m Lovington, NM to Chaparral, NM 245.5 mi · 4h 49m Lovington, NM to Clovis, NM 106.2 mi · 2h 8m Lovington, NM to Roswell, NM 95 mi · 2h 13m

Trips from Lovington, NM

Lovington, NM to Albuquerque, NM

295.8 mi 6h 3m

Lovington, NM to Chaparral, NM

245.5 mi 4h 49m

Lovington, NM to Clovis, NM

106.2 mi 2h 8m

Lovington, NM to Roswell, NM

95 mi 2h 13m

Driving from Lovington, NM

The typical drive from Lovington, NM covers about 186 miles and takes around 3h 48m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 296 miles (6h 3m), while the shortest is just 95 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lovington, NM most often head toward Albuquerque, NM (295.8 mi, 6h 3m), Chaparral, NM (245.5 mi, 4h 49m), Clovis, NM (106.2 mi, 2h 8m), and Roswell, NM (95 mi, 2h 13m). 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 186-mile trip from Lovington, NM, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 4 mapped routes leaving Lovington, NM and 4 routes heading into Lovington, NM, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 95 to 296 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lovington, NM covers 296 miles and takes approximately 6h 3m. Shorter options start at just 95 miles.

The average route from Lovington, NM runs about 186 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 186-mile trip from Lovington, NM costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lovington, NM include Albuquerque, NM, Chaparral, NM, Clovis, NM and Roswell, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Lovington, NM by the Numbers

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

Population

11,444

Median Income

$67,284

Median Home Value

$162,900

Median Age

33.0

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

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destinations from Lovington, NM.

Trips to Lovington, NM

Española, NM to Lovington, NM

311.5 mi 6h 35m

Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM

282.5 mi 5h 27m

Alamogordo, NM to Lovington, NM

174.8 mi 3h 22m

Artesia, NM to Lovington, NM

64.7 mi 1h 36m

Nearby Hubs

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

Roswell, NM 95 mi · 2h 13m Clovis, NM 106.2 mi · 2h 8m Chaparral, NM 245.5 mi · 4h 49m

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