How far is Las Cruces, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
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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
200.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast
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Continue on Griegos Road Northeast
2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
1987 ft · 1 min · Osuna Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
2902 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest
15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
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
201 mi · 03h 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 Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 114.5 miles from Las Cruces and 114.1 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.56 one way or $61.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 197.05 mi (317.12 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.1619900, -106.6428000 |
| Altitude | 1520 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.32 | $74.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
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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