How far is Las Cruces, NM from San Felipe Pueblo, NM?

The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to San Felipe Pueblo, NM is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.77 mi
04h 27m
Flight
216.52 mi
348.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.52 mi
Kilometers
348.45 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.77 mi
Kilometers
406.79 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Felipe Pueblo
Sun, May 31, 5:45 PM MDT
Return by in Las Cruces
Sun, May 31, 10:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Cruces
2026-05-31T13:18
Arrive San Felipe Pueblo
Sun, May 31, 5:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Cruces
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From Las Cruces
126.6 mi
02h 13m
To San Felipe Pueblo
126.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and San Felipe Pueblo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and San Felipe Pueblo.

  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

    20.1 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    225.6 mi · 3 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward San Felipe, Pueblo

    1723 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hagen Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Hagen Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Indian Service Rt 386

    1196 ft · 53 sec · Indian Service Rt 386

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1371 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and San Felipe Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
246 mi · 97%
Hagen Road
2.8 mi · 1%
North Main Street
2.63 mi · 1%
Indian Service Rt 386
0.49 mi
San Felipe
0.33 mi
North Church Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

226 mi · 03h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
02h 13m from Las Cruces
Leave By
8:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Sunny near San Felipe Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to San Felipe Pueblo?

The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 126.6 miles from Las Cruces and 126.2 miles from San Felipe Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.78 one way or $67.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Sunny near San Felipe Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Socorro

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

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

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and San Felipe Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 216.52 mi (348.45 km).

Las Cruces

#1 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

Population105,096
Coordinates32.3123200, -106.7783400
Altitude1191
CountryUnited States
San Felipe Pueblo

#2 San Felipe Pueblo

Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Population2,404
Coordinates35.4339200, -106.4466900
Altitude1564
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
End: San Felipe Pueblo (-106.44669, 35.43392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.76 L · about $33.78
Round trip
$67.56
17.84 gal · 67.52 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.78 $67.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.99 $75.98
Premium $4.63 $41.26 $82.51
Diesel $5.42 $48.30 $96.60

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Cruces and San Felipe Pueblo. The current time is 13:18:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.