How far is Las Cruces, NM from Jemez Pueblo, NM?

The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Jemez Pueblo, NM is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
268.15 mi
04h 47m
Flight
228.16 mi
367.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.16 mi
Kilometers
367.18 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.15 mi
Kilometers
431.54 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jemez Pueblo
Wed, May 13, 7:28 PM MDT
Return by in Las Cruces
Thu, May 14, 12:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Cruces
2026-05-13T14:40
Arrive Jemez Pueblo
Wed, May 13, 7:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
134.3 mi
02h 23m
To Jemez Pueblo
133.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Jemez Pueblo.

  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

    215.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Village Plaza Way

    629 ft · 28 sec · Village Plaza Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Village Plaza Way

    57 m · 10 sec · Village Plaza Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walatowa Boulevard

    65 m · 9 sec · Walatowa Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Half Moon Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Half Moon Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Eagle Wings

    8 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
236 mi · 88%
US 550
23.6 mi · 9%
North Main Street
2.63 mi · 1%
US 550 North
0.18 mi
Village Plaza Way
0.15 mi
North Church Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

215 mi · 03h 38m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
02h 23m from Las Cruces
Leave By
7:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Mostly Sunny near Jemez Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Jemez Pueblo?

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 134.3 miles from Las Cruces and 133.9 miles from Jemez Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 7:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.83 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Las Cruces and Mostly Sunny near Jemez Pueblo.

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 Jemez Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 228.16 mi (367.18 km).

Las Cruces

#1 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

Population105,096
Coordinates32.3123200, -106.7783400
Altitude1191
CountryUnited States
Jemez Pueblo

#2 Jemez Pueblo

Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

Population1,788
Coordinates35.6142200, -106.7283200
Altitude1708
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
End: Jemez Pueblo (-106.72832, 35.61422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.82 L · about $35.83
Round trip
$71.65
18.92 gal · 71.64 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.83 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.29 $80.58
Premium $4.63 $43.75 $87.51
Diesel $5.42 $51.23 $102.45

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Cruces and Jemez Pueblo. The current time is 14:40:54.

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.