Alamogordo to Copperas Cove: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.6 miles 784.7 km · straight line
585.1 miles estimated 941.6 km · driving distance
11h 46min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Alamogordo from Copperas Cove?

The distance from Alamogordo to Copperas Cove is 487.6 miles (784.7 km) as the crow flies. Copperas Cove is located ESE of Alamogordo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.1 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Alamogordo in New Mexico and Copperas Cove in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alamogordo and Copperas Cove. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alamogordo to Copperas Cove

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 46min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 7min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 11min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alamogordo & Copperas Cove

Quick Facts

Alamogordo
32.90°N, 105.96°W
America/Denver
1323m elevation
Copperas Cove
31.12°N, 97.90°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients