Origin
Aztec, NM
Afternoon in Aztec on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aztec, NM to Las Vegas, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
265 mi
426 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aztec, NM
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Las Vegas, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aztec, NM to Las Vegas, NM covers 265 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Bloomfield Boulevard, I 25, South Main Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.5 miles on South Bloomfield Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.02 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
132.5 miles from Aztec, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bloomfield Boulevard | 150.5 mi | 2h 48m |
| I 25 | 103 mi | 1h 43m |
| South Main Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| US 550 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| National Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East University | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Chaco Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Bloomfield Boulevard
— 150.5 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aztec, NM and Las Vegas, NM.
1
Start on this road
161 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Chaco Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Chaco Street
3
Turn left onto US 550
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 64; US 550
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Broadway Boulevard
5
Turn left onto US 550
151 mi
·
2 hr 48 min
·
South Bloomfield Boulevard
6
Continue on US 550
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 550
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 550
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
9
Merge onto I 25
103 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 25
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
2 sec
12
Turn left onto NM 104
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East University
13
Turn right onto I 25 Bus
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Grand Avenue
14
Turn left onto National Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
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 132.5 miles from Aztec, NM, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.5 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 33m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Vegas, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aztec, 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 Aztec, NM
This is one driving day of about 265 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Aztec, 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 South Bloomfield Boulevard for about 150.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Aztec, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Bloomfield Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 264.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Chaco Street
Turn right onto East Chaco Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 550 / South Main Avenue
Turn left onto US 550 / South Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard
Turn left onto US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
263.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
264.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 50m in
|
National Avenue
Turn left onto National Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.02 one way
$80.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.93 | $87.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $47.56 | $95.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.51 | $117.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.19 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.10 | $16.96 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Las Vegas, NM
Afternoon in Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Aztec Ruins National Monument
National Monument
Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Pecos National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 219.3
View on nps.gov
Petroglyph National Monument
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 155.3
View on nps.gov
Bandelier National Monument
National Monument
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
$25
near mile 182.8
View on nps.gov
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people from 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), through hiking & biking trails, rang...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
$25
near mile 45.7
View on nps.gov
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 191.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
265 mi in 4h 52m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: South Bloomfield Boulevard.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.5 mi on South Bloomfield Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 East Chaco Street.
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 4h 52m drive. You will face about 9 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 (East Chaco Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 550 / South Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 265 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.5 miles on South Bloomfield Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Chaco Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 550 / South Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Aztec Ruins National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park and Petroglyph National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Las Vegas, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
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.
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