Origin
Texico, NM
Evening in Texico on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texico, NM to Sunland Park, NM
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
329.7 mi
531 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texico, NM
Israel Torres
Sunland Park, NM
Zülfü Demir📸
Trip Overview
The drive from Texico, NM to Sunland Park, NM covers 329.7 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mabry Drive, East 1st Street, South Prince Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.40 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
164.8 miles from Texico, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 329.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mabry Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texico, NM to Sunland Park, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mabry Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Prince Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Chicago Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bookout Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mabry Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texico, NM and Sunland Park, NM.
1
Start on Wheeler Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Wheeler Avenue
2
Continue on Mabry Drive
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mabry Drive
3
Continue on East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 1st Street
4
Turn left onto South Prince Street
17 mi
·
21 min
·
South Prince Street
5
Continue on North Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
6
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
7
Continue on West 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
8
Continue straight
91 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
9
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
100 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
West 2nd Street
10
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bookout Road
11
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
10 min
12
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
7 min
13
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 54 South
15
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US Highway 54
29 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 54
17
Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Gateway South Boulevard
18
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 62: Paisano Drive
20
Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
East Paisano Drive
21
Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
22
Take the exit slight right toward FM 273: McNutt Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
FM 273: McNutt Road
23
Turn straight onto McNutt Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
McNutt Road
24
Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
Loma Vista Drive
25
Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Loma Vista Drive
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
Valle Vista Drive
27
Arrive at your 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 164.8 miles from Texico, NM, or about 2h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.8 miles or 2h 44m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunland Park, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Texico, 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 Texico, NM
This is one driving day of about 329.7 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Texico, 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 164.8 mi from Texico, NM · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.8 miles from Texico, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sunland Park, NM
The final approach into Sunland Park, 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 Sunland Park, 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
$50.40 one way
$100.81 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $55.28 | $110.57 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.84 | $119.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.25 | $146.50 |
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: 115.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.62 | $15.83 |
| Efficient EV | 82.4 | 0 | $28.85 | $13.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.9 | 1 | $46.16 | $21.10 |
Gas CO2
115 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.
Destination
Sunland Park, NM
Evening in Sunland Park on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Artesia, NM
165 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
9 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 28m 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 Texico, NM to Sunland Park, NM covers 329.7 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mabry Drive, East 1st Street, South Prince Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.8 miles from Texico, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.40 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 is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texico, NM to Sunland Park, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Texico, NM to Sunland Park, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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