Origin
Los Lunas, NM
Afternoon in Los Lunas on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Lunas, NM to Belen, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Belen, NM
Omar Tapia
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Lunas, NM to Belen, NM covers 13.4 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, I 25 Business, Main Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 13.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and I 25 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 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 11 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 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and I 25 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NM 6 / Main Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 6 / Main Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NM 6 / Main Street Northeast
Turn left onto NM 6 / Main Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 25 Business
Take the exit onto I 25 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Reinken Avenue
Turn right onto West Reinken Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 6.7 mi | 6m |
| I 25 Business | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street Southwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Northwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Luna Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Reinken Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 6.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Lunas, NM and Belen, NM.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
151 ft
·
8 sec
·
Luna Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto NM 6
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street Northeast
4
Continue on NM 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Southwest
5
Continue on NM 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northwest
6
Continue on NM 6
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street Southwest
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto I 25
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 25
9
Take the exit onto I 25 Business
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 25 Business
10
Turn right onto West Reinken Avenue
44 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Reinken Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
West Reinken Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Belen, NM
Afternoon in Belen on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
81°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
39 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
18m 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 Los Lunas, NM to Belen, NM covers 13.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, I 25 Business, Main Street Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Los Lunas, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 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 is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 6 / Main Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Los Lunas, NM to Belen, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.
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