Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
410.2 mi
660 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
The drive from Deming, NM to Aztec, NM covers 410.2 miles and takes about 7h 44m 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, Hatch Highway, New Mexico State Road 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.16 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
205.1 miles from Deming, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 44m drive with frequent turns across 410.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
Navigation is easy, but the length (7h 44m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deming, NM to Aztec, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gold Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hatch Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Mexico State Road 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Canal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 550 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 550 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Deming, NM and Aztec, NM.
Start on East Pine Street
Turn right onto North Gold Avenue
Turn right onto Hatch Highway
Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
Continue on Hatch Highway
Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
Continue on West Hall Street
Turn left onto West Canal Road
Continue on Franklin Street
Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Turn right onto East Chaco Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 90 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.1 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aztec, NM than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Deming, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deming, NM
This is one driving day of about 410.2 miles and 7h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 205.1 mi from Deming, NM · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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.
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 205.1 miles from Deming, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Aztec, 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 Aztec, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$61.16 one way
$122.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $68.78 | $137.56 |
| premium | $4.63 | $74.69 | $149.38 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $87.45 | $174.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.07 | $19.69 |
| Efficient EV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.89 | $16.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.1 | 2 | $57.43 | $26.25 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Deming on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Aztec on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
41°F
Albuquerque, NM
205 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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