The drive from Anthony, NM to Artesia, NM covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 62, National Parks Highway, Seven Rivers Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
110.8 miles from Anthony, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 221.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Anthony, NM to Artesia, NM covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Miller Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NM 460 / South Anthony Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NM 460 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Miller Street
Turn right onto Miller Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NM 460 / South Anthony Drive
Turn right onto NM 460 / South Anthony Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NM 460 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NM 460 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.8 mi into trip|~32m in|US 180
Take the exit onto US 180 toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea St...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi
37m
Seven Rivers Highway
25.6 mi
29m
Montana Avenue
18.9 mi
24m
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11.6 mi
13m
I 10
11.2 mi
14m
South 1st Street
3.8 mi
4m
West Pierce Street
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, NM and Artesia, NM.
1
Start on this road
107 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft·9 sec·Miller Street
3
Turn right onto NM 460
201 ft·11 sec·South Anthony Drive
4
Continue on NM 460
301 ft·6 sec·South Anthony Drive
5
Enter roundabout onto NM 460
175 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
6
Continue on NM 460
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Main Street
7
Turn left onto FM 1905
0.8 mi·1 min·Franklin Street
8
Continue on FM 1905
0.5 mi·1 min·Antonio Street
9
Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard
172 ft·4 sec·South Desert Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
11
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180
12 mi·13 min·Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 10; US 180
11 mi·14 min·I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 180
0.6 mi·1 min·US 180
Exit 23BToward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea StreetUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi·43 sec·East Paisano Drive
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
5.2 mi·7 min·Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·3 min·Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
17
Continue on US 62; US 180
14 mi·17 min·Montana Avenue
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
20
Merge onto US 62; US 180; US 285
3.2 mi·4 min·South Canal Street
21
Continue on US 285
3.4 mi·5 min·West Pierce Street
22
Continue on US 285
2.1 mi·2 min·Artesia Highway
23
Continue on US 285
25 mi·28 min·Seven Rivers Highway
24
Continue on US 285
0.6 mi·40 sec·South 1st Street
25
Continue on US 285
0.2 mi·16 sec·Seven Rivers Highway
26
Continue on US 285
3.2 mi·3 min·South 1st Street
27
Turn left onto US 82
0.3 mi·36 sec·West Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 82
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.8 miles from Anthony, NM, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.8 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artesia, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Anthony, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Anthony, NM
This is one driving day of about 221.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Anthony, 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 US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.8 mi from Anthony, NM
· 2h 7m into the drive
The midpoint is around 110.8 miles from Anthony, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US Highway 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.3 miles.
Arriving in Artesia, NM
The final approach into Artesia, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Artesia, NM.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
National Park
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when s...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.5
0
$23.26
$10.63
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.38
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.01
$14.18
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Anthony, NM
Afternoon
in Anthony on Friday
Local time
3:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Artesia, NM
Afternoon
in Artesia on Friday
Local time
3:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Carlsbad, NM
111 mi in
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
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anthony, NM to Artesia, NM covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 62, National Parks Highway, Seven Rivers Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.8 miles from Anthony, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NM 460 / South Anthony Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NM 460 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Anthony, NM to Artesia, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
