How far is Las Cruces, NM from Portales, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Las Cruces and Portales is 237.39 miles (382.03 km).
Flight distance from Las Cruces, NM to Portales, NM is 237.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Las Cruces to Portales with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Portales, New Mexico is: 274.03 miles (441 km) by car.
Driving from Las Cruces to Portales will take approximately 04 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Las Cruces
The second most populous city in New Mexico. It is located in the Mesilla Valley on the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. Las Cruces is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum and the Las Cruces Museum of Art.
| Population | 105096 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°18'44"N 106°46'42"W |
| Latitude | 32.3123200 |
| Longitude | -106.7783400 |
| Altitude | 1191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°11'10"N 103°20'4"W |
| Latitude | 34.1861900 |
| Longitude | -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Portales: East 3rd Street (-103.334401,34.186082)
Estimated Travel Time Between Las Cruces and Portales
The distance between Las Cruces and Portales is 441 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Las Cruces and Portales. The current time is 15:00:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.6 liters (9.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Las Cruces and Portales.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Las Cruces to Portales is $33.56 (diesel $44.15).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $33.56 | $37.09 | $39.84 | $44.15 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Las Cruces and Portales (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
