Origin
Bodega, NM
Afternoon in Bodega on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bodega, NM to Los Lunas, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Lunas, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bodega, NM to Los Lunas, NM covers 24.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25 Business, NM 47, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on I 25 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bodega, NM to Los Lunas, NM covers 24.5 miles and takes about 49m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near NM 47.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (NM 47): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 25 Business / I-25 Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.2 miles (I 25 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NM 47
At end of road, turn left onto NM 47
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 25 Business / I-25 Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 Business / I-25 Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 25 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward NM 6: Los Lunas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NM 6: Los Lunas
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NM 6 / Main Street Southwest
Turn right onto NM 6 / Main Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 Business | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| NM 47 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Turbine Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| I-25 Bypass | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rio Communities Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Reinken Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25 Business
— 7.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bodega, NM and Los Lunas, NM.
1
Start on this road
2.2 mi
·
14 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Turbine Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Turbine Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto NM 47
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NM 47
4
Continue on Rio Communities Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rio Communities Boulevard
5
Turn left onto East River Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
6
Continue on NM 309
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reinken Avenue
7
Turn right onto I 25 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I-25 Bypass
9
Take the ramp onto I 25 Business
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 25 Business
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 Business
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 25 Business
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NM 6: Los Lunas
12
Turn right onto NM 6
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street Southwest
13
Continue on NM 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northwest
14
Continue on NM 6
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street Southwest
15
Continue on NM 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street Northeast
16
Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
Luna Avenue Southeast
17
Turn slight left
32 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Los Lunas, NM
Afternoon in Los Lunas on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
30 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
49m 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 Bodega, NM to Los Lunas, NM covers 24.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25 Business, NM 47, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Bodega, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.70 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (NM 47): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 25 Business / I-25 Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.2 miles (I 25 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bodega, NM to Los Lunas, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.
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