The drive from Artesia, NM to Anthony, NM covers 218.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 $33.01 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
109.3 miles from Artesia, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 218.6 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 Artesia, NM to Anthony, NM covers 218.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m, 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 20 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 around 0.4 miles in near US 285 / South 1st Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 285 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 186.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 186.8 miles (Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 285 / South 1st Street
Turn right onto US 285 / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
186.5 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward Loop 375 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Loop 375 North
5
186.8 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
Merge onto Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
211.9 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|TX 20 / Doniphan Drive
At end of road, turn right onto TX 20 / Doniphan Drive
Navigation decision point
4
218.5 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|NM 460 / South Anthony Drive
Enter roundabout onto NM 460 / South Anthony Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Artesia, NM to Anthony, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 375 North along the way.
Loop 375 North
186.5 mi in|~3h 25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi
37m
Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi
29m
Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24.3 mi
31m
Montana Avenue
12.3 mi
15m
Doniphan Drive
4.9 mi
7m
Pierce Street
3.4 mi
5m
North Canal Street
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia, NM and Anthony, NM.
1
Start on US 82
79 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
2
Continue on US 82
0.3 mi·45 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 285
3.0 mi·3 min·South 1st Street
4
Continue on US 285
26 mi·29 min·Seven Rivers Highway
5
Continue on US 285
2.1 mi·2 min·Artesia Highway
6
Continue on US 285
3.4 mi·5 min·Pierce Street
7
Continue on US 285
3.2 mi·4 min·North Canal Street
8
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
12 mi·15 min·Montana Avenue
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward Loop 375 North
12
Merge onto Loop 375
24 mi·31 min·Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Loop 375
0.8 mi·1 min·Talbot Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto TX 20
4.9 mi·7 min·Doniphan Drive
15
Continue on TX 20
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto NM 460
106 ft·1 sec·South Anthony Drive
17
Continue on NM 460
115 ft·4 sec·South Anthony Drive
18
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft·12 sec·Miller Street
19
Turn left
107 ft·7 sec
20
Arrive at 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 109.3 miles from Artesia, NM, or about 2h 2m 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 48 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.3 miles or 2h 2m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Artesia, 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 Artesia, NM
This is one driving day of about 218.6 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Artesia, 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 109.3 mi from Artesia, NM
· 2h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.01 one way
$66.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.24
$72.48
premium
$4.56
$39.24
$78.47
diesel
$5.61
$48.26
$96.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.6
0
$22.95
$10.49
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.13
$8.74
EV Truck/SUV
87.4
1
$30.60
$13.99
Gas CO2
76 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 18, 2026
Origin
Artesia, NM
Morning
in Artesia on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
N 25 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Anthony, NM
Morning
in Anthony on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Carlsbad, NM
109 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
41 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 9m 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 Artesia, NM to Anthony, NM covers 218.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 109.3 miles from Artesia, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.01 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 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 285 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 186.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 186.8 miles (Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Artesia, NM to Anthony, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 375 North along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
