How far is Las Cruces, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Las Vegas.
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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
20.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
319 mi · 5 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Las Vegas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
319 mi · 05h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Las Cruces and 117.5 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
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 Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 243.6 mi (392.04 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 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.70 | $77.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.53 | $87.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.27 | $94.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.34 | $110.68 |
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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