How far is Las Cruces, NM from Angostura, NM?

The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Angostura, NM is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.9 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.9 mi
Kilometers
59.38 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angostura
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 AM MDT
Return by in Las Cruces
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Cruces
2026-04-15T08:32
Arrive Angostura
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Cruces
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Radium Springs
NM

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Las Cruces
18.5 mi
00h 23m
To Angostura
18.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Angostura.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Angostura.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    641 ft · 18 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Albuquerque

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rincon

    1314 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rincon Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Rincon Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Hall Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Hall Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Angostura Road

    583 ft · 26 sec · Angostura Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Angostura.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
29.8 mi · 81%
Rincon Road
2.77 mi · 8%
North Main Street
2.63 mi · 7%
East Hall Street
1.09 mi · 3%
Rincon
0.29 mi · 1%
North Church Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Radium Springs
00h 23m from Las Cruces
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Sunny near Angostura.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Angostura?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Radium Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Las Cruces and 18.5 miles from Angostura.

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 7.1 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Sunny near Angostura.

Stop Ideas Near Radium Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Radium Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Radium Springs.

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

27 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

76 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Deming station

82 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

92 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Angostura. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).

Las Cruces

#1 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

Population105,096
Coordinates32.3123200, -106.7783400
Altitude1191
CountryUnited States
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#2 Angostura

Angostura is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6520300, -107.0930700
Altitude1235
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
End: Angostura (-107.09307, 32.65203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.85
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.92 $9.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.63 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $5.42 $7.04 $14.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Cruces and Angostura. The current time is 08:32:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.