How far is Las Cruces, NM from Navajo, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Navajo, NM is about 381.8 miles (614.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Navajo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Navajo.
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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
176.5 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1279 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
3209 ft · 1 min · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on State Road 6
30.7 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Take the ramp left
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
105.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Muñoz Boulevard
1516 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 264
1 km · 1 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Navajo Route 12
11.5 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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Continue on Cleveland Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left
1178 ft · 52 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Navajo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
176 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Las Cruces and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Navajo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Navajo?
The road trip is about 381.8 miles (614.4 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.9 miles from Las Cruces and 190.8 miles from Navajo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.01 one way or $102.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Las Cruces and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Navajo.
Stop Ideas Near Belen
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 Belen.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Navajo. Straight-line distance: 279.44 mi (449.71 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 Navajo
Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 35.9000100, -109.0339800 |
| Altitude | 2168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Navajo (-109.03398, 35.90001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $51.01 | $102.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $57.37 | $114.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $62.30 | $124.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.94 | $145.88 |
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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