Finding Us
How to reach Silver City and Grant County
Geographic Location
Grant County is located in the southwestern corner of New Mexico, nestled between the Arizona border to the west and the Continental Divide to the east. Silver City, the county seat, sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet in the foothills of the Gila National Forest.
This strategic location puts Grant County within a few hours' drive of major Southwest cities while maintaining its distinctive small-town character and access to vast wilderness areas.
Driving Directions
Major routes to Silver City from regional cities
From Albuquerque
Approximately 230 miles (3.5 hours) via Interstate 25 south to Hatch, then west on NM-152 and US-180.
From El Paso
Approximately 150 miles (2.5 hours) via Interstate 10 west to Deming, then north on US-180.
From Tucson
Approximately 170 miles (3 hours) via Interstate 10 east to Lordsburg, then north on US-70.
From Phoenix
Approximately 250 miles (4 hours) via US-60 east to Globe, then US-70 east through Safford to Lordsburg, then north on US-70.
Air Travel
While Silver City has a small regional airport (SVC) primarily serving private aircraft, commercial air travelers typically use one of the following options:
- El Paso International Airport (ELP): Approximately 150 miles (2.5 hours) from Silver City, offering full commercial service with multiple carriers
- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): Approximately 230 miles (3.5 hours) from Silver City, New Mexico's largest airport with extensive domestic connections
- Tucson International Airport (TUS): Approximately 170 miles (3 hours) from Silver City
Local Transportation
Once in Grant County, visitors and residents can take advantage of:
- Rental car services available in Silver City
- Corre Caminos public transit system serving Silver City and surrounding communities
- Taxi and ride-sharing services
- Walkable downtown Silver City area
While somewhat remote, Grant County's accessibility via well-maintained highways and proximity to major transportation hubs makes it conveniently reachable for business and leisure travelers alike.