How far is Placitas, NM from Artesia, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Artesia is 205.86 miles (331.3 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Artesia, NM is 205.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Placitas to Artesia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Artesia, New Mexico is: 267.33 miles (430.22 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Artesia will take approximately 04 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4977 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W |
| Latitude | 35.3069800 |
| Longitude | -106.4247500 |
| Altitude | 1815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12214 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°50'32"N 104°24'12"W |
| Latitude | 32.8423300 |
| Longitude | -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Artesia: West Main Street (-104.4033,32.842244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Placitas and Artesia
The distance between Placitas and Artesia is 430 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Placitas and Artesia. The current time is 22:31:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.71 liters (9.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Artesia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Artesia is $32.74 (diesel $43.07).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $32.74 | $36.19 | $38.86 | $43.07 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Artesia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
