How far is Las Cruces, NM from Radium Springs, NM?

The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Radium Springs, NM is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.14 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.7 mi
25.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.7 mi
Kilometers
25.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.19 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radium Springs
Fri, May 15, 8:20 PM MDT
Return by in Las Cruces
Fri, May 15, 8:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Cruces
2026-05-15T19:51
Arrive Radium Springs
Fri, May 15, 8:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Las Cruces
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Doña Ana
NM

Census designated place

From Las Cruces
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Radium Springs
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Radium Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Radium Springs.

  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

    12.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Radium Springs

    979 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fort Selden Road

    1938 ft · 40 sec · Fort Selden Road

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto Desert Edge Road

    545 ft · 32 sec · Desert Edge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frodo Place

    1.3 km · 3 min · Frodo Place

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto De Beers

    1 km · 3 min · De Beers

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road D006

    1390 ft · 1 min · County Road D006

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Radium Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
13.1 mi · 72%
North Main Street
2.63 mi · 15%
Frodo Place
0.8 mi · 4%
De Beers
0.64 mi · 4%
Fort Selden Road
0.37 mi · 2%
County Road D006
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doña Ana
00h 14m from Las Cruces
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Sunny near Radium Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Radium Springs?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doña Ana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Las Cruces and 9.1 miles from Radium Springs.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Sunny near Radium Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Doña Ana

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Doña Ana, 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 Doña Ana.

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

11 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Union Depot

76 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

77 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
RAIL

Deming station

90 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Radium Springs. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.27 km).

Las Cruces

#1 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

Population105,096
Coordinates32.3123200, -106.7783400
Altitude1191
CountryUnited States
Radium Springs

#2 Radium Springs

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,699
Coordinates32.5012000, -106.9280700
Altitude1211
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
End: Radium Springs (-106.92807, 32.5012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Cruces and Radium Springs. The current time is 19:51:53.

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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.