How far is Las Cruces, NM from Santa Clara, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Santa Clara, NM is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Santa Clara.
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Start on the route
109 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East Las Cruces Avenue
1028 ft · 40 sec · East Las Cruces Avenue
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Turn left onto North Alameda Boulevard
1532 ft · 36 sec · North Alameda Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Amador Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Amador Avenue
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Turn left onto North Motel Boulevard
144 m · 15 sec · North Motel Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
56.1 mi · 58 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
1573 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
4 mi · 7 min · North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
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Continue on US-180
37.9 mi · 45 min · US-180
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Continue on Silver Heights Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maple Street
528 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Mineral Street
14 m · 2 sec · Mineral Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mineral Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Santa Clara.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
56.1 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Mostly Clear near Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Las Cruces and 51.6 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.05 one way or $32.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Mostly Clear near Santa Clara.
Stop Ideas Near Deming
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 Deming.
Deming station
Lordsburg
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 86.18 mi (138.69 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 Santa Clara
Situated in Grant County at an elevation of 5,978 feet, this village lies in the high desert foothills of southwestern New Mexico near Silver City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7795200, -108.1503200 |
| Altitude | 1822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clara (-108.15032, 32.77952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.41 | $16.05 | $32.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $18.79 | $37.57 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $22.01 | $44.01 |
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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