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

The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Hatch, NM is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 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
39.72 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.74 mi
52.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.74 mi
Kilometers
52.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.72 mi
Kilometers
63.93 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 Hatch
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM MDT
Return by in Las Cruces
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Cruces
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Hatch
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 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

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
Radium Springs
NM

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

From Las Cruces
19.9 mi
00h 23m
To Hatch
19.8 mi
00h 23m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 26 West: Hatch

    1239 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Canal Road

    1517 ft · 32 sec · West Canal Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Hall Street

    25 m · 2 sec · West Hall Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
35.3 mi · 89%
North Main Street
2.63 mi · 7%
West Canal Road
0.29 mi · 1%
NM 26 West
0.23 mi · 1%
North Church Street
0.12 mi
West Hall Street
0.02 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 mi
32.7 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 Hatch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 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 19.9 miles from Las Cruces and 19.8 miles from Hatch.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hatch. Straight-line distance: 32.74 mi (52.69 km).

Las Cruces

#1 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

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

#2 Hatch

Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico

Population1,678
Coordinates32.6653600, -107.1530700
Altitude1237
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
End: Hatch (-107.15307, 32.66536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.96 $11.93
Premium $4.63 $6.48 $12.95
Diesel $5.42 $7.58 $15.16

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 Hatch. The current time is 05:14:18.

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.