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Trip from Hagerman, NM to Sunland Park, NM
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
228.1 mi
367 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
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6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hagerman, NM
Александр Ершков
Sunland Park, NM
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hagerman to Sunland Park is 228.1 miles and takes about 4h 30m via US Highway 62, National Parks Highway, and Seven Rivers Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent landscape. With a recommended single day of travel, it's a straightforward trip. You'll spend about half the time on highways and half on other types of roads, so expect a mix of cruising and more varied driving conditions. Plan for this to be a practical transit between two points in New Mexico.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.1 miles from Hagerman, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 62 | 102.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| National Parks Highway | 33.5 mi | 37m |
| Seven Rivers Highway | 26.3 mi | 29m |
| Montana Avenue | 21.4 mi | 27m |
| Spokan Road | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Lake Arthur Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Pierce Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,366 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~452 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerman, NM and Sunland Park, NM.
1
Start on Perth Street
178 ft
·
13 sec
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Perth Street
2
Turn left onto North Oxford Avenue
433 ft
·
21 sec
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North Oxford Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Argyle Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Argyle Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto NM 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Wichita Road
5
Continue on NM 2
8.5 mi
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15 min
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Spokan Road
6
Continue on NM 2
6.5 mi
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11 min
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Lake Arthur Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 285
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
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Roswell Highway
8
Continue on US 285
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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North 1st Street
9
Continue on US 285
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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South 1st Street
10
Continue on US 285
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Seven Rivers Highway
11
Continue on US 285
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Artesia Highway
12
Continue on US 285
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Pierce Street
13
Continue on US 285
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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North Canal Street
14
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi
·
37 min
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National Parks Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
16
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
18
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
19
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 180
Toward I 10 West
20
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16
Toward Executive Center Boulevard, Mesa Park Drive
22
Turn sharp left onto Executive Center Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Executive Center Boulevard
23
Turn right onto US 85
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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West Paisano Drive
24
Continue on US 85
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward FM 273: McNutt Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto McNutt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
McNutt Road
27
Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
86 ft
·
3 sec
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Loma Vista Drive
28
Keep slight left at fork onto Loma Vista Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
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Loma Vista Drive
29
At end of road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
370 ft
·
16 sec
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Valle Vista Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Valle Vista Drive
Trip Plan
This is a solid one-day drive, so you can leave whenever is most convenient. Given the 4.5-hour duration, an early start is ideal to give you ample time for any brief stops without feeling rushed. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is over 100 miles on US Highway 62, so make sure you're fueled up before that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the highway portions, as services might become more spread out on the surface roads leading to Sunland Park.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.1 miles from Hagerman, NM, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.1 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunland Park, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hagerman, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hagerman, NM
This is one driving day of about 228.1 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Hagerman, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.1 miles from Hagerman, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Dr. John Clarke Rest Area
1.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 227.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NM 2 / Wichita Road
At end of road, turn left onto NM 2 / Wichita Road
Navigation decision point
5
215.9 mi into trip
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~4h 11m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
223.1 mi into trip
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~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward Executive Center Boulevard, Mesa Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward Executive Center Boulevard, Mesa Park Dr...
6
224.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m in
Take the exit toward FM 273: McNutt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 273: McNutt Road
5
227.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 29m in
|
Loma Vista Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Loma Vista Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.66 one way
$63.33 round trip
$3.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| premium | $4.29 | $38.52 | $77.03 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $43.07 | $86.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.95 | $10.95 |
| Efficient EV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.93 | $14.60 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Hagerman, NM
Night in Hagerman on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Destination
Sunland Park, NM
Night in Sunland Park on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 7 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
National Park
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when s...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$1
near mile 86.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend just under half the drive, about 48%, on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. After that, expect the road profile to shift to mixed highway and surface roads. This means you'll transition from faster, limited-access driving to more varied conditions, likely with more local traffic and intersections as you progress.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NM 2 / Wichita Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (NM 2 / Wichita Road): Navigation decision point; at 215.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 223.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,406 ft
3,274 ft
Total Climb
3,701 ft
Total Descent
3,314 ft
Highest Point
5,406 ft
~179.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,132 ft
Notable High Points
5,190 ft at ~114.1 miles
+773 ft prominence
5,406 ft at ~179.2 miles
+957 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Hagerman, NM
Full guide →Arriving in Sunland Park, NM
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 228.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (NM 2 / Wichita Road): Navigation decision point; at 215.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 223.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlsbad Caverns National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Sunland Park, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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