How far is Angel Fire, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Angel Fire, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 375.3 miles (604 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (474 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Angel Fire and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angel Fire and Las Cruces.
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Start on the route
833 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain View Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard
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Turn sharp left
18.9 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Paseo del Canon East
1.4 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Canon East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon
43 m · 8 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East
1357 ft · 33 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Paseo del Canon
40 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East
1607 ft · 39 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon
32 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East
892 ft · 22 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur
40.4 mi · 57 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
275.8 mi · 4 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
1786 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Church Street
57 m · 5 sec · North Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Church Street
615 ft · 19 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
87 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Angel Fire and Las Cruces.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Saint Francis Drive
Merge slight left
276 mi · 04h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Angel Fire and Partly Sunny near Las Cruces.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Angel Fire to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 375.3 miles (604 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.1 miles from Angel Fire and 188.2 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.5 miles (474 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.14 one way or $100.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Angel Fire and Partly Sunny near Las Cruces.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Angel Fire and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 294.53 mi (474 km).
#1 Angel Fire
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 36.3930900, -105.2850100 |
| Altitude | 2562 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Cruces
The second most populous city in New Mexico.
| Population | 105,096 |
| Coordinates | 32.3123200, -106.7783400 |
| Altitude | 1191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-106.778417, 32.312306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $50.14 | $100.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.39 | $112.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.24 | $122.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $71.69 | $143.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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