How far is Las Cruces, NM from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to El Paso, TX is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and El Paso.
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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 · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North Church Street
2140 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto East Amador Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · East Amador Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto South Valley Drive
1773 ft · 40 sec · South Valley Drive
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Keep slight left
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 20: Downtown El Paso, Convention Center, Tourist Information, Arts District
936 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on West Wyoming Avenue
989 ft · 28 sec · West Wyoming Avenue
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Turn right onto North Mesa Street
1721 ft · 35 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and El Paso.
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
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22 mi · 00h 23m
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 El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to El Paso?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Las Cruces and 22.4 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Anthony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Barron Park
Town of Anthony Texas
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.
Union Depot
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.41 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 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.40 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
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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