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Trip from Anthony, NM to Deming, NM

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

82.9 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Anthony, NM, NM

Anthony, NM

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city in and county seat of Luna County, New Mexico, United States

Deming, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anthony, NM to Deming, NM covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, South Anthony Drive, East O'Hara Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 82.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 Miller Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Anthony, NM to Deming, NM is easy. At 1h 28m 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 (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NM 404 / East O'Hara Road): Navigation decision point; at 82 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | NM 404 / East O'Hara Road

Turn right onto NM 404 / East O'Hara Road

Navigation decision point

4
82 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Railroad Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Railroad Boulevard
4
82.4 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | North Pearl Street

Turn left onto North Pearl Street

Navigation decision point

4
82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | I 10 Bus / East Pine Street

Turn right onto I 10 Bus / East Pine Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 79.3 mi 1h 21m
South Anthony Drive 1.5 mi 2m
East O'Hara Road 0.9 mi 1m
East Pine Street 0.4 mi <1m
North Pearl Street 0.2 mi <1m
Miller Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 79.3 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, NM and Deming, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Anthony Drive
4

Turn right onto NM 404

0.9 mi · 1 min · East O'Hara Road
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 33 sec
6

Merge onto I 10

79 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward Railroad Boulevard
8

Turn left onto North Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Pearl Street
9

Turn right onto I 10 Bus

0.4 mi · 34 sec · East Pine Street
10

Arrive at destination

I 10 Bus

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.4 mi from Anthony, NM · 45m into the drive

city in and county seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Las Cruces, NM

41 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.

Popular next leg

Las Cruces, NM to Deming, NM

59.5 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Las Cruces, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Las Cruces, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.4 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

Arriving in Deming, NM

The final approach into Deming, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.52 one way

$25.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $13.74 $27.49
premium $4.56 $14.88 $29.76
diesel $5.61 $18.30 $36.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.70 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.25 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

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

4:00 PM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deming, NM

Afternoon in Deming on Friday

Local time

4:00 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

1h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Deming, NM covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, South Anthony Drive, East O'Hara Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.4 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 $12.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Anthony, NM to Deming, NM is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NM 404 / East O'Hara Road): Navigation decision point; at 82 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Anthony, NM to Deming, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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