How far is it from Cuartelez, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, ?

The distance between Cuartelez, NM, and Ruidoso Downs, NM, is 221 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cuartelez, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, ?

The drive from Cuartelez, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, takes approximately 5 h by car.

What is the best route from Cuartelez, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, ?

The fastest route from Cuartelez, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, covers 221 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h.

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Cuartelez, NMRuidoso Downs, NM

Distance: 221 mi·Duration: 5 h

Driving from Cuartelez, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM takes about 5 h via US 285. The distance is 221 mi. The straight-line distance is 186 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Peak Place, NM, Santa Fe, NM, Carrizozo, NM, Ruidoso, NM. Driving directions

Driving directions

26 · 221 mi

1 Depart right onto Santa Cruz Road 2 mi
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Santa Fe Highway 8 mi
4 Continue straight onto Taos Highway 5 mi
5 Continue straight onto US 84/285 8 mi
6 Continue straight onto North Saint Francis Drive 2 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto North Guadalupe Street 1 mi
9 Turn left onto West Alameda Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Old Pecos Trail 3 mi
12 Take ramp straight 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 7 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly right 69 mi
16 Turn right 15 mi
17 Turn right 66 mi
18 Turn left 9 mi
19 Turn right 15 mi
20 Turn right 9 mi
21 Turn left onto Cree Meadows Drive 93 yd
22 Turn right onto Country Club Drive 1 mi
23 Turn slightly left onto Paradise Canyon Drive 2 mi
24 Turn slightly left onto Sudderth Drive 2 mi
25 Merge slightly right 2 mi
26 Arrive

The return trip from Ruidoso Downs, NM to Cuartelez, NM covers roughly the same distance, 221 mi.

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Popular destinations close by

Ruidoso Downs, NM → Ruidoso, NM6 mi · 10 min Ruidoso Downs, NM → Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)21 mi · 35 min Ruidoso Downs, NM → Capitan, NM22 mi · 40 min Ruidoso Downs, NM → Tularosa, NM36 mi · 50 min Ruidoso Downs, NM → Carrizozo, NM36 mi · 55 min Ruidoso Downs, NM → Twin Forks, NM37 mi · 1 h 15 min

Questions and answers

Ruidoso Downs, NM lies roughly to the south of Cuartelez, NM.

How far is it from Cuartelez, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState}?

The distance between Cuartelez, NM, {fromState} and Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} is 221 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cuartelez, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState}?

The drive from Cuartelez, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} takes approximately 5 h by car.

What is the best route from Cuartelez, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState}?

The fastest route from Cuartelez, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} covers 221 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h.

What is the shortest route from Cuartelez, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM?

The shortest driving route from Cuartelez, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM is about 221 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Cuartelez, NM and Ruidoso Downs, NM?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cuartelez, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM, including Walmart 3423 (Santa Fe, NM) (350 kW), Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW), Rudy's Country Store & BBQ - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 7, 2026.

Cuartelez, NM–Ruidoso Downs, NM

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Cuartelez, NMRuidoso Downs, NM