Origin
Flora Vista, NM
Late night in Flora Vista on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Flora Vista, NM to Alamogordo, NM
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 26m
Distance
389.8 mi
627 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 17m
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6 AM
7h 27m
8 AM
7h 48m
10 AM
7h 34m
12 PM
7h 32m
3 PM
7h 35m
5 PM
7h 46m
8 PM
7h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flora Vista, NM
Amar Preciado
Alamogordo, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flora Vista, NM to Alamogordo, NM covers 389.8 miles and takes about 7h 26m 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, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.5 miles on South Bloomfield Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.87 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
194.9 miles from Flora Vista, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 26m drive with frequent turns across 389.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Bloomfield Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 150.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 389.8 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: near the start (CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road
Turn left onto CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
164.6 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 25 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 25 South
5
165 mi into trip
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~3h 11m in
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I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
266.9 mi into trip
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~4h 55m in
Take the exit toward San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward San Antonio
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Flora Vista, NM to Alamogordo, NM, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
San Antonio
266.9 mi in
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~4h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bloomfield Boulevard | 150.5 mi | 2h 48m |
| I 25 | 101.9 mi | 1h 44m |
| 2nd Street | 64.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| Central Avenue | 43.9 mi | 52m |
| Saint Francis Drive | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Crouch Mesa Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Bloomfield Highway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| North White Sands Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
South Bloomfield Boulevard
— 150.5 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flora Vista, NM and Alamogordo, NM.
1
Start on NCM 3490
203 ft
·
14 sec
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Road 3490
2
Turn left onto CM 350
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Crouch Mesa Road
3
Turn left onto US 64
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bloomfield Highway
4
Take the exit
484 ft
·
13 sec
5
Merge onto US 550
150 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 25 South
9
Merge onto I 25
102 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Toward San Antonio
11
Continue on I-25
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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I-25
12
Continue on US 380
65 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
2nd Street
13
Turn right onto E Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
E Avenue
14
Turn straight onto US 54
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Central Avenue
15
Continue on US 54
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Central Avenue
16
Take the ramp onto US 54
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Saint Francis Drive
17
Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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North White Sands Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
North White Sands Boulevard
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.9 miles from Flora Vista, NM, or about 3h 41m 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 86 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.9 miles or 3h 41m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamogordo, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flora Vista, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flora Vista, NM
This is one driving day of about 389.8 miles and 7h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Flora Vista, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.9 mi from Flora Vista, NM · 3h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.9 miles from Flora Vista, 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.
Arriving in Alamogordo, NM
The final approach into Alamogordo, 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 Alamogordo, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.87 one way
$117.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $64.62 | $129.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $69.96 | $139.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.06 | $172.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.9 | 1 | $40.93 | $18.71 |
| Efficient EV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.11 | $15.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.9 | 1 | $54.57 | $24.95 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Destination
Alamogordo, NM
Late night in Alamogordo on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
7h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flora Vista, NM to Alamogordo, NM covers 389.8 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Bloomfield Boulevard, I 25, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.9 miles from Flora Vista, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 389.8 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: near the start (CM 350 / Crouch Mesa Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Flora Vista, NM to Alamogordo, NM, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
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