Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vado, NM
Yaroslav Shuraev
Deming, NM
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Vado, NM to Deming, NM is 75.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Mexico's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll be on surface roads for the majority of the trip, so expect a more local pace rather than high-speed highway cruising. Plan for a simple, uncomplicated transit between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Vado Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Pine Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highway 478 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Holguin Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boyer Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~775 veh/hr typical · worst 1,153
Quietest
2 AM
~148 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 63 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Vado, NM and Deming, NM.
Start on Boyer Road
Turn sharp right onto NM 478
Turn right onto Holguin Road
Turn right onto NM 227
Enter roundabout onto NM 227
Continue on NM 227
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Vado, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto NM 478 / Highway 478
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Holguin Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NM 227 / Vado Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto NM 227 / Vado Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| premium | $4.65 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Vado on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Deming on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll experience 71.7 miles of continuous travel on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets. Expect a steady, non-highway pace for the bulk of your travel. The drive will feel like navigating through local communities and open terrain rather than a high-speed interstate.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NM 478 / Highway 478.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vado, NM to Deming, NM is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 478 / Highway 478): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (Holguin Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (NM 227 / Vado Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
835 ft
Total Descent
317 ft
Highest Point
4,430 ft
~32.3 mi in
Elevation Range
606 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1886
Founded 1881
Deming is a small town in the southwestern region of New Mexico, USA. It has attained a quirky sort of fame as the site of the Great American Duck Race, one of those little bits of Americana sometimes encountered in very small towns. Interesting country is nearby for the geologist and hiker.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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