Lee Acres, NM Road Trips

Drivers starting from Lee Acres, NM have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 60-mile quick runs to 318-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lee Acres, NM head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

483.6 mi

Hobbs, NM

Quickest Drive

1h 11m

Santa Fe, NM

Plan Around Lee Acres, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Hobbs, NM to Lee Acres, NM 483.6 mi · 9h 36m Alamogordo, NM to Lee Acres, NM 380 mi · 7h 11m Roswell, NM to Lee Acres, NM 366.2 mi · 6h 57m Gallup, NM to Lee Acres, NM 131 mi · 2h 43m

Continue From Lee Acres, NM

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

Lee Acres, NM to Hobbs, NM 318.3 mi · 6h 34m Lee Acres, NM to Roswell, NM 202.6 mi · 3h 55m Lee Acres, NM to Gallup, NM 140.2 mi · 2h 28m Lee Acres, NM to Santa Fe, NM 60.3 mi · 1h 11m

Trips from Lee Acres, NM

Lee Acres, NM to Hobbs, NM

318.3 mi 6h 34m

Lee Acres, NM to Roswell, NM

202.6 mi 3h 55m

Lee Acres, NM to Gallup, NM

140.2 mi 2h 28m

Lee Acres, NM to Santa Fe, NM

60.3 mi 1h 11m

Driving from Lee Acres, NM

Expect an average of 180 miles and about 3h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Lee Acres, NM. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 318 miles (6h 34m), while the shortest is just 60 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lee Acres, NM most often head toward Hobbs, NM (318.3 mi, 6h 34m), Roswell, NM (202.6 mi, 3h 55m), Gallup, NM (140.2 mi, 2h 28m), and Santa Fe, NM (60.3 mi, 1h 11m). 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 180-mile trip from Lee Acres, NM, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 4 mapped routes leaving Lee Acres, NM and 4 routes heading into Lee Acres, NM, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 60 to 318 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lee Acres, NM covers 318 miles and takes approximately 6h 34m. Shorter options start at just 60 miles.

The average route from Lee Acres, NM runs about 180 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 180-mile trip from Lee Acres, NM costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lee Acres, NM include Hobbs, NM, Roswell, NM, Gallup, NM and Santa Fe, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.