How far is El Paso, TX from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Las Cruces, NM is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 El Paso and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Las Cruces.
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Start on North Mesa Street
2059 ft · 50 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn left onto East Yandell Drive
991 ft · 26 sec · East Yandell Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1583 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.3 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
2023 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on South Valley Drive
1452 ft · 29 sec · South Valley Drive
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue
97 m · 12 sec · East Lohman Avenue
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1862 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto East Las Cruces Avenue
48 m · 6 sec · East Las Cruces Avenue
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
109 m · 26 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 El Paso and Las Cruces.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving El Paso 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 El Paso to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from El Paso and 22.4 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Stop Ideas Near Anthony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Barron Park
Town of Anthony Texas
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.
Union Depot
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.41 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| 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: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.84 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
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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