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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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.
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Start on the route
87 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
641 ft · 18 sec · North Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Albuquerque
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rincon
1314 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Rincon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rincon 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 onto Angostura Road
583 ft · 26 sec · Angostura Road
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Turn slight left
46 m · 7 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 Las Cruces and Angostura.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
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 Las Cruces and Angostura. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).
#1 Las Cruces
The second most populous city in New Mexico.
| Population | 105,096 |
| Coordinates | 32.3123200, -106.7783400 |
| Altitude | 1191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Angostura
Angostura is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6520300, -107.0930700 |
| Altitude | 1235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Angostura (-107.09307, 32.65203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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