How far is Black Rock, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Black Rock, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 329.3 miles (530 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224 miles (360.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Rock and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Rock and Las Cruces.
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Start on 6th Street
127 m · 23 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto B Avenue
947 ft · 45 sec · B Avenue
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Turn left onto Route 301 East
1 km · 2 min · Route 301 East
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Turn left onto NM 53
5.4 mi · 14 min · NM 53
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Continue on San Rafael Road
2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road
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Continue on Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53
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Continue on Bond Street - NM53
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53
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Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
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Continue on Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)
17.3 mi · 23 min · Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)
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Continue on San Rafael Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2371 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
196.7 mi · 3 hr 17 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 Black Rock and Las Cruces.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street Southwest
Merge slight left
197 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Black Rock 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 Black Rock to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 329.3 miles (530 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.1 miles from Black Rock and 155.2 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224 miles (360.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.00 one way or $88.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Rock and 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 Black Rock and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 223.99 mi (360.47 km).
#1 Black Rock
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.0883700, -108.7911900 |
| Altitude | 1967 |
| 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: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $44.00 | $88.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.74 | $107.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.92 | $125.84 |
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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