Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pecos, NM
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Sena, NM
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Pecos, NM to Sena, NM is 29.9 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I 25 and NM 3, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest, remaining in New Mexico for its entirety. It's a straightforward hop on major roadways, making it an easy decision if you need to cover this specific stretch. You won't need an overnight stay, and the minimal distance means you can be flexible with your departure time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 15 mi | 15m |
| NM 3 | 8.7 mi | 20m |
| NM 63 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| CR B-58 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos, NM and Sena, NM.
Start on NM 63
Continue on NM 63
Turn right onto NM 63
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 25
Take the exit
Turn right onto NM 3
Turn right onto CR B-58
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NM 63
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto CR B-58
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.49 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Pecos on Thursday
Local time
9:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Sena on Thursday
Local time
9:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is primarily highway driving, with 96% of the 29.9 miles on major roads like I 25. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15 miles on I 25 before transitioning to state highways. Expect to see dense exits and merges as you navigate this predominantly high-speed section of your trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and NM 3. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near NM 63.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pecos, NM to Sena, NM is easy. At 46m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (NM 63): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
87 ft
Total Descent
1,136 ft
Highest Point
6,928 ft
Elevation Range
1,049 ft
Notable High Points
Pecos is a small town in North Central New Mexico, situated on the Pecos River in the southernmost reaches of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, east of Santa Fe.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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