Origin
Deming, NM
Night in Deming on Wednesday
Local time
10:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
138.9 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deming, NM
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Tularosa, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM covers 138.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Gold Avenue, East Cedar Street, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.98 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.5 miles from Deming, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 138.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gold Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gold Avenue | — | — |
| East Cedar Street | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 70 East | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Bataan Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Highway 70 West | — | — |
| South White Sands Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Gold Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deming, NM and Tularosa, NM.
1
Start on East Pine Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn right onto North Gold Avenue
440 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Gold Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Cedar Street
4
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Picacho Avenue
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70 East: Picacho Avenue
7
Turn left onto North Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Bataan Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US Highway 70 West
42 mi
·
46 min
·
US Highway 70 West
10
Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South White Sands Boulevard
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
12
Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
13
Turn left onto US 54,70
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 54,70
14
Continue on Saint Francis Drive
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint Francis Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.5 miles from Deming, NM, or about 1h 21m 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tularosa, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deming, 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 Deming, NM
This is one driving day of about 138.9 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Deming, 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 69.5 mi from Deming, NM · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.5 miles from Deming, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tularosa, NM
The final approach into Tularosa, 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 Tularosa, 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
$20.98 one way
$41.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Tularosa, NM
Night in Tularosa on Wednesday
Local time
10:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°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
31 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
2h 42m 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 Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM covers 138.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gold Avenue, East Cedar Street, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.5 miles from Deming, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.98 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deming, NM to Tularosa, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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