The drive from Española, NM to Anthony, NM covers 332.2 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Santa Fe Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.7 miles on I 25.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.17 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
166.1 miles from Española, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 332.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 54m highway drive covering 332.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 283.7 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 283.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 332.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.1 miles (US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.2 miles (US 84; US 285 / Santa Clara Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway
Take the exit onto US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway
Merge onto US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84; US 285 / Santa Clara Bridge Road
Turn left onto US 84; US 285 / Santa Clara Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
28.8 mi into trip|~42m in|I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
329.5 mi into trip|~5h 49m in
Take the exit toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
283.7 mi
4h 49m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi
17m
Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi
13m
US 84/285
7.5 mi
8m
Taos Highway
4.7 mi
5m
South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi
6m
North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi
3m
Anthony Drive
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 283.7 mi, about 4h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Española, NM and Anthony, NM.
1
Start on North Paseo de Onate
9 ft·2 sec·North Paseo de Onate
2
Continue on Paseo de Onate
171 ft·19 sec·Paseo de Onate
3
Take the exit onto US 84; US 285
185 ft·5 sec·Los Alamos Highway
4
Merge onto US 84; US 285
0.2 mi·19 sec·Los Alamos Highway
5
Turn left onto US 84; US 285
0.8 mi·1 min·Santa Clara Bridge Road
6
Turn right onto US 84; US 285
0.5 mi·1 min·Riverside Drive
7
Continue on US 84; US 285
8.7 mi·13 min·Santa Fe Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 84; US 285
4.7 mi·5 min·Taos Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 84; US 285
7.5 mi·8 min·US 84/285
10
Continue on US 84; US 285
2.4 mi·3 min·North Saint Francis Drive
11
Continue on US 84; US 285
3.5 mi·6 min·South Saint Francis Drive
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 25
284 mi·4 hr 49 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
17 mi·17 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
16
Turn right onto NM 404
0.8 mi·1 min·East O'Hara Road
17
Turn left onto NM 460
1.5 mi·2 min·Anthony Drive
18
Enter roundabout onto NM 460
409 ft·6 sec·South Anthony Drive
19
Continue on NM 460
115 ft·4 sec·South Anthony Drive
20
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft·12 sec·Miller Street
21
Turn left
107 ft·7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
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 166.1 miles from Española, NM, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.7 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 73 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.1 miles or 3h 3m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Española, 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 Española, NM
This is one driving day of about 332.2 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Española, 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 I 25 for about 283.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.1 mi from Española, NM
· 3h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 166.1 miles from Española, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.7 miles.
Arriving in Anthony, NM
The final approach into Anthony, 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 Anthony, NM.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 80.2
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
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...
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 45.8
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 22.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.17 one way
$100.34 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$55.07
$110.15
premium
$4.56
$59.63
$119.25
diesel
$5.61
$73.35
$146.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.7
1
$34.88
$15.95
Efficient EV
83.1
0
$29.07
$13.29
EV Truck/SUV
132.9
1
$46.51
$21.26
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Española, NM
Afternoon
in Española on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anthony, NM
Afternoon
in Anthony on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Socorro, NM
166 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
44 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
5h 54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Española, NM to Anthony, NM covers 332.2 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Santa Fe Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.1 miles from Española, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 332.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.1 miles (US 84; US 285 / Los Alamos Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.2 miles (US 84; US 285 / Santa Clara Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Española, NM to Anthony, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument, Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Bandelier National Monument. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
