How far is Las Cruces, NM from Shiprock, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Shiprock, NM is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Shiprock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Shiprock.
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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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Take the exit slight right
84.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left
941 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
154 m · 29 sec
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Turn left
148 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 6 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 Shiprock.
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Las Cruces and Sunny near Shiprock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Shiprock?
The road trip is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?
Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.8 miles from Las Cruces and 215.5 miles from Shiprock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.7 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 $57.64 one way or $115.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Las Cruces and Sunny near Shiprock.
Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez
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 Los Chavez.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Shiprock. Straight-line distance: 327.58 mi (527.19 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 Shiprock
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,295 |
| Coordinates | 36.7855500, -108.6870300 |
| Altitude | 1492 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shiprock (-108.68703, 36.78555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 694 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $57.64 | $115.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $64.82 | $129.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $70.39 | $140.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $82.42 | $164.83 |
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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