Origin
Artesia, NM
Night in Artesia on Thursday
Local time
9:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
103.6 mi
167 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Artesia, NM
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Eunice, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West NM Highway 176, Seven Rivers Highway, Hobbs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on West NM Highway 176. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.8 miles from Artesia, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 103.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West NM Highway 176 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 285 / South 1st Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM is easy. At 2h 9m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 285 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route): Navigation decision point; at 68.3 miles (NM 176 / West NM Highway 176): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 285 / South 1st Street
Turn right onto US 285 / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
30.7 mi into trip
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~35m in
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NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route
Turn left onto NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route
Navigation decision point
4
68.3 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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NM 176 / West NM Highway 176
Turn right onto NM 176 / West NM Highway 176
Navigation decision point
4
96.7 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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NM 176
At end of road, turn right onto NM 176
Navigation decision point
4
103.2 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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NM 176 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NM 176 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West NM Highway 176 | 28.5 mi | 42m |
| Seven Rivers Highway | 26.3 mi | 29m |
| Hobbs Highway | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| George Shoup Relief Route | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| NM 176 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| West Carlsbad Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| East Greene Street | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
West NM Highway 176
— 28.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia, NM and Eunice, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Artesia Highway
6
Turn left onto NM 200
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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George Shoup Relief Route
7
Turn left onto US 62; US 180
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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East Greene Street
8
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi
·
21 min
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Hobbs Highway
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
10
Turn right onto NM 176
28 mi
·
42 min
·
West NM Highway 176
11
At end of road, turn right onto NM 176
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
NM 176
12
At end of road, turn right onto NM 176
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Main Street
13
Turn left onto West Avenue J
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Avenue J
14
Arrive at destination
West Avenue J
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.8 miles from Artesia, NM, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eunice, 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 103.6 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Artesia, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West NM Highway 176 for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Artesia, NM · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Artesia, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eunice, NM
The final approach into Eunice, 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 Eunice, 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
$15.65 one way
$31.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.87 | $45.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Eunice, NM
Night in Eunice on Thursday
Local time
9:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Carlsbad, NM
52 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
31 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
2h 9m 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 Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West NM Highway 176, Seven Rivers Highway, Hobbs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 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 $15.65 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 Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM is easy. At 2h 9m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 285 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (NM 200 / George Shoup Relief Route): Navigation decision point; at 68.3 miles (NM 176 / West NM Highway 176): Navigation decision point.
The route from Artesia, NM to Eunice, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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