Alamogordo, NM Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 7 heading in, Alamogordo, NM works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 13-mile quick runs to 390-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Alamogordo, NM spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

390.3 mi

Farmington, NM

Quickest Drive

16m

Tularosa, NM

Plan Around Alamogordo, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Zuni Pueblo, NM to Alamogordo, NM 337.6 mi · 6h 54m Grants, NM to Alamogordo, NM 265.3 mi · 4h 13m Tucumcari, NM to Alamogordo, NM 236.8 mi · 5h 6m Santa Fe, NM to Alamogordo, NM 216.7 mi · 4h 43m

Continue From Alamogordo, NM

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

Alamogordo, NM to Farmington, NM 390.3 mi · 7h 26m Alamogordo, NM to Eunice, NM 213.2 mi · 4h 44m Alamogordo, NM to Albuquerque, NM 208.3 mi · 3h 59m Alamogordo, NM to Lovington, NM 174.8 mi · 3h 22m

Trips from Alamogordo, NM

Alamogordo, NM to Farmington, NM

390.3 mi 7h 26m

Alamogordo, NM to Eunice, NM

213.2 mi 4h 44m

Alamogordo, NM to Albuquerque, NM

208.3 mi 3h 59m

Alamogordo, NM to Lovington, NM

174.8 mi 3h 22m

Alamogordo, NM to Artesia, NM

110.4 mi 2h 9m

Alamogordo, NM to Tularosa, NM

12.6 mi 17m

Driving from Alamogordo, NM

Expect an average of 185 miles and about 3h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Alamogordo, NM. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 390 miles (7h 26m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Alamogordo, NM most often head toward Farmington, NM (390.3 mi, 7h 26m), Eunice, NM (213.2 mi, 4h 44m), Albuquerque, NM (208.3 mi, 3h 59m), Lovington, NM (174.8 mi, 3h 22m), and Artesia, NM (110.4 mi, 2h 9m). 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 185-mile trip from Alamogordo, NM, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Alamogordo, NM and 7 routes heading into Alamogordo, NM, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 390 miles.

The longest mapped route from Alamogordo, NM covers 390 miles and takes approximately 7h 26m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Alamogordo, NM runs about 185 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 185-mile trip from Alamogordo, 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 Alamogordo, NM include Farmington, NM, Eunice, NM, Albuquerque, NM and Lovington, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.