How far is it from Holloman AFB, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, ?

The distance between Holloman AFB, NM, and Ruidoso Downs, NM, is 58 mi by road.

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

The drive from Holloman AFB, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Holloman AFB, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

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Holloman AFB, NMRuidoso Downs, NM

Distance: 58 mi·Duration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Holloman AFB, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM takes about 1 h 20 min via US 70. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 45 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alamogordo, NM, Cloudcroft, NM, Ruidoso Downs, NM. Driving directions

Driving directions

13 · 58 mi

1 Depart onto 1st Street 2 mi
2 Take ramp straight 1 mi
3 Continue straight 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto US Highway 70 West 6 mi
5 Continue straight onto South White Sands Boulevard 1 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route 6 mi
8 Turn left onto US 54,70 9 mi

9 Turn right onto South Bookout Road 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto South Bookout Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road 2 mi
12 Turn right onto Central Avenue 34 mi
13 Arrive

The return trip from Ruidoso Downs, NM to Holloman AFB, NM covers roughly the same distance, 58 mi.

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Questions and answers

Ruidoso Downs, NM lies roughly to the north-east of Holloman AFB, NM.

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

The distance between Holloman AFB, NM, {fromState} and Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} is 58 mi by road.

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

The drive from Holloman AFB, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Holloman AFB, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

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

The shortest driving route from Holloman AFB, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM is about 58 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Holloman AFB, NM and Ruidoso Downs, NM?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Holloman AFB, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM, including Lowe's Signature Market - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW), Allsups - Alamogordo (150 kW), Casa Chevrolet GMC (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 3, 2026.

Holloman AFB, NM–Ruidoso Downs, NM

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Holloman AFB, NMRuidoso Downs, NM