How far is Las Cruces, NM from Spencerville, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Spencerville, NM is about 403.1 miles (648.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.
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.
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Spencerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Spencerville.
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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
215.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
1900 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
8 mi · 13 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Chaco Street
771 ft · 22 sec · West Chaco Street
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Turn right onto North Ash Street
953 ft · 26 sec · North Ash Street
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Turn left onto North Aztec Boulevard
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Aztec Boulevard
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Turn right onto Road 3257
656 ft · 35 sec · Road 3257
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Turn left onto Road 3260
121 m · 17 sec · Road 3260
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 3260
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Spencerville.
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
215 mi · 03h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Las Cruces and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Spencerville?
The road trip is about 403.1 miles (648.8 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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 Lunas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.8 miles from Las Cruces and 201.4 miles from Spencerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 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 $62.73 one way or $125.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Cruces and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.
Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas
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 Lunas.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Spencerville. Straight-line distance: 319.84 mi (514.73 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 Spencerville
Situated in the semi-arid high desert of San Juan County at an elevation of 5676 feet, this small unincorporated community lies along the Animas River in northwestern New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8200000, -108.0581300 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencerville (-108.05813, 36.82)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 649 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
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 | $62.73 | $125.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $68.79 | $137.58 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $73.44 | $146.88 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $86.03 | $172.07 |
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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