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

The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Hurley, NM is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.29 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.28 mi
134.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.28 mi
Kilometers
134.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.29 mi
Kilometers
156.57 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurley
Wed, Jun 3, 2:01 AM MDT
Return by in Las Cruces
Wed, Jun 3, 3:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Cruces
2026-06-03T00:09
Arrive Hurley
Wed, Jun 3, 2:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 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
Deming
NM

City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States

From Las Cruces
48.6 mi
00h 55m
To Hurley
48.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    109 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Las Cruces Avenue

    1028 ft · 40 sec · East Las Cruces Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Alameda Boulevard

    1532 ft · 36 sec · North Alameda Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Amador Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Amador Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Motel Boulevard

    144 m · 15 sec · North Motel Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    56.1 mi · 58 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch

    1573 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

    4 mi · 7 min · North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

  11. 11

    Continue on US-180

    33.6 mi · 39 min · US-180

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Carrasco Avenue

    149 m · 21 sec · Carrasco Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Carasco Avenue

    117 m · 22 sec · Carasco Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Diaz Avenue

    811 ft · 36 sec · Diaz Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diaz Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
56.1 mi · 58%
US-180
33.6 mi · 35%
North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
4 mi · 4%
West Amador Avenue
1.97 mi · 2%
North Motel Boulevard
0.43 mi
US 180 West
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

56.1 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deming
00h 55m from Las Cruces
Leave By
2:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Las Cruces and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Deming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Las Cruces and 48.7 miles from Hurley.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Las Cruces and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurley.

Stop Ideas Near Deming

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

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

RAIL

Deming station

400 East Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Lordsburg

90 mi away
Center St. and S.P. Blvd.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

93 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Hurley. Straight-line distance: 83.28 mi (134.03 km).

Las Cruces

#1 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

Population105,096
Coordinates32.3123200, -106.7783400
Altitude1191
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hurley

Human settlement in Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,175
Coordinates32.6992400, -108.1319900
Altitude1744
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
End: Hurley (-108.13199, 32.69924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
13 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.86 gal · 26 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.63 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.42 $18.57 $37.15

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Cruces and Hurley. The current time is 00:09:52.

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.