Las Vegas, NM to Anthony, NM is 368.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m via I 25, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Mexico, traversing the Desert Southwest region for its entirety. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that makes for a solid single-day drive. Given the relatively short duration and consistent road type, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without many detours.
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
184.1 miles from Las Vegas, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
347.2 mi
5h 53m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi
17m
Anthony Drive
1.5 mi
2m
East O'Hara Road
0.8 mi
1m
National Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
East University
0.2 mi
<1m
South Anthony Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
4th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 347.2 mi, about 5h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas, NM and Anthony, NM.
1
Start on Bridge Street
91 ft·1 sec·Bridge Street
2
Continue on National Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·National Avenue
3
Turn right onto 4th Street
284 ft·12 sec·4th Street
4
Turn right onto I 25 Bus
218 ft·11 sec·Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto NM 104
0.2 mi·20 sec·East University
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
7
Merge onto I 25
347 mi·5 hr 53 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10
17 mi·17 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
10
Turn right onto NM 404
0.8 mi·1 min·East O'Hara Road
11
Turn left onto NM 460
1.5 mi·2 min·Anthony Drive
12
Enter roundabout onto NM 460
409 ft·6 sec·South Anthony Drive
13
Continue on NM 460
115 ft·4 sec·South Anthony Drive
14
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft·12 sec·Miller Street
15
Turn left
107 ft·7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Consider departing from Las Vegas, NM in the morning to take advantage of the full daylight hours for your 6h 17m drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $56, it's wise to fill up before leaving Las Vegas, as the longest stretch without a significant change in major road is 347.2 miles on I 25. While this is a single-day trip, plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Anthony, NM, to ensure a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.1 miles from Las Vegas, NM, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 347.2 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 81 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.1 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NM
This is one driving day of about 368.2 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Las Vegas, 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 I 25 for about 347.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 366.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|NM 104 / East University
Turn left onto NM 104 / East University
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
365.4 mi into trip|~6h 12m in
Take the exit toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
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366.5 mi into trip|~6h 14m in|NM 460 / Anthony Drive
Turn left onto NM 460 / Anthony Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.61 one way
$111.21 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$61.04
$122.09
premium
$4.56
$66.09
$132.18
diesel
$5.61
$81.29
$162.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.5
1
$38.66
$17.67
Efficient EV
92.1
1
$32.22
$14.73
EV Truck/SUV
147.3
1
$51.55
$23.56
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Las Vegas, NM
Evening
in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anthony, NM
Evening
in Anthony on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Pecos National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 32.2
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 96.6
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
$25
near mile 64.4
Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, and along the eroded Santa Fe Trail, lie the adobe walled ruins of the largest 19th century military fort in the region. From 1851...
The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 64.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this journey, with 94% of the route utilizing major highways. The bulk of your travel, a continuous stretch of 347.2 miles, will be on I 25, also known as the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for a portion. This means you'll be on a fast-paced road for most of the trip, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, making it predictable and efficient for covering distance.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 347.2 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 104 / East University): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Las Vegas is a lovely town in New Mexico in the United States of America. It is an under appreciated gem and a far cry from the Southwestern chic of nearby Santa Fe, with a large collection of historic Victorian homes and other remnants from when Las Vegas was a roaring railroad town. Other attractions include the Montezuma Castle, Storrie Lake, and the New Mexico Highlands University.
The longest stretch is about 347.2 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Anthony, NM before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NM 104 / East University): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pecos National Historical Park, Petroglyph National Monument and Bandelier National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Anthony, NM before the return drive.
