How far is Angostura, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Angostura, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Angostura and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angostura and Las Cruces.
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Start on the route
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Angostura Road
583 ft · 26 sec · Angostura Road
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Turn right onto East Hall Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Hall Street
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1271 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 30 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 Angostura and Las Cruces.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Hall Street
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Angostura and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Angostura to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Radium Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Angostura and 16.8 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Angostura and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Stop Ideas Near Radium Springs
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 Radium Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Angostura and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).
#1 Angostura
Angostura is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6520300, -107.0930700 |
| Altitude | 1235 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
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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