How far is La Union, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from La Union, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Union and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Union and Las Cruces.
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Start on Mercantil Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Mercantil Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
121 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Vinton Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Vinton Road
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Continue on La Union-Vinton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · La Union-Vinton Road
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Turn right onto Vinton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Vinton Road
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Turn left onto North Desert Boulevard
844 ft · 23 sec · North Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
799 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
2.7 mi · 3 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 La Union 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.
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 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 La Union 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 La Union to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Vado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from La Union and 16.7 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Union and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Stop Ideas Near Vado
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 Vado.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Union Depot
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Union and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 25.9 mi (41.69 km).
#1 La Union
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,799 feet, this community lies within the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9506600, -106.6616600 |
| Altitude | 1158 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.41 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
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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