Origin
Anthony, NM
Morning in Anthony on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anthony, NM to Española, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
332.4 mi
535 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthony, NM
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Española, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anthony, NM to Española, NM covers 332.4 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Miller Street, South Anthony Drive, East O'Hara Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.20 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
166.2 miles from Anthony, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 332.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 332.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Miller Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anthony, NM to Española, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Street | — | — |
| South Anthony Drive | — | — |
| East O'Hara Road | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
| US 84 | — | — |
| North Saint Francis Drive | — | — |
| Taos Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Miller Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, NM and Española, NM.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Miller Street
3
Turn right onto South Anthony Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Anthony Drive
4
Turn right onto East O'Hara Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East O'Hara Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
17 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
8
Continue straight
26 mi
·
28 min
9
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
10
Merge slight left
255 mi
·
4 hr 18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 84, US 285 North
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
13
Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Saint Francis Drive
14
Continue on Taos Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Taos Highway
15
Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Santa Fe Highway
16
Continue on Riverside Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
17
Turn left onto Lower San Pedro Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lower San Pedro Drive
18
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on Los Alamos Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Los Alamos Highway
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
194 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Paseo de Onate
21
Arrive at your destination
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 166.2 miles from Anthony, NM, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
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 73 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.2 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Española, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anthony, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 332.4 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.2 mi from Anthony, NM · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.2 miles from Anthony, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Española, NM
The final approach into Española, 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 Española, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.20 one way
$100.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $59.66 | $119.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.39 | $146.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.90 | $15.96 |
| Efficient EV | 83.1 | 0 | $29.08 | $13.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133 | 1 | $46.54 | $21.27 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Española, NM
Morning in Española on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Socorro, NM
166 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
44 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
5h 55m 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 Española, NM covers 332.4 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Miller Street, 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 166.2 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 $50.20 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 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anthony, NM to Española, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anthony, NM to Española, 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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