How far is Las Cruces, NM from Doña Ana, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Doña Ana, NM is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Doña Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Doña Ana.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Doña Ana
1308 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Thorpe Road
2172 ft · 43 sec · East Thorpe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Thorpe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Doña Ana.
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.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
3.45 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Las Cruces and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Doña Ana?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
San Ysidro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Las Cruces and 3.5 miles from Doña Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Las Cruces and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.
Stop Ideas Near San Ysidro
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 San Ysidro.
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Doña Ana. Straight-line distance: 5.72 mi (9.21 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 Doña Ana
Census designated place
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 32.3895400, -106.8139000 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doña Ana (-106.8139, 32.38954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.16 | $2.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
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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