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

The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Corrales, NM is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.32 mi
04h 13m
Flight
202.37 mi
325.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.37 mi
Kilometers
325.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.32 mi
Kilometers
381.93 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corrales
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM MDT
Return by in Las Cruces
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Cruces
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Corrales
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Cruces
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From Las Cruces
118.8 mi
02h 06m
To Corrales
118.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 17 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    205.7 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 528: Alameda Boulevard

    864 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    828 ft · 18 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alameda Boulevard Northeast

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Alameda Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Corrales Road Northwest

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Corrales Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Perea Lane

    21 m · 3 sec · Perea Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perea Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
226 mi · 95%
Alameda Boulevard Northeast
4.17 mi · 2%
Corrales Road Northwest
3.45 mi · 1%
North Main Street
2.63 mi · 1%
NM 528
0.16 mi
Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

206 mi · 03h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
202.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
02h 06m from Las Cruces
Leave By
8:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Sunny near Corrales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Las Cruces and 118.5 miles from Corrales.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.70 one way or $63.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Socorro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Socorro, 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 Socorro.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Corrales. Straight-line distance: 202.37 mi (325.69 km).

Las Cruces

#1 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

Population105,096
Coordinates32.3123200, -106.7783400
Altitude1191
CountryUnited States
Corrales

#2 Corrales

Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

Population8,701
Coordinates35.2378200, -106.6066900
Altitude1531
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
End: Corrales (-106.60669, 35.23782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $31.70
Round trip
$63.39
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.70 $63.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.65 $71.30
Premium $4.63 $38.71 $77.42
Diesel $5.42 $45.32 $90.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Cruces and Corrales. The current time is 03:54:05.

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.