How far is Las Cruces, NM from Tucumcari, NM?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Tucumcari, NM is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Tucumcari.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Tucumcari.
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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
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
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Continue on South White Sands Boulevard
691 ft · 19 sec · South White Sands Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
760 ft · 35 sec
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Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5 mi · 8 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.8 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
1.2 mi · 3 min · Historic Route 66
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Take the ramp slight right
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right
1840 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard
604 ft · 17 sec · East Tucumcari Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Tucumcari.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
122 mi · 02h 44m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Las Cruces and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Tucumcari?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.1 miles from Las Cruces and 152 miles from Tucumcari.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 $40.63 one way or $81.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Las Cruces and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Tucumcari. Straight-line distance: 264.11 mi (425.05 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 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 35.1719100, -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucumcari (-103.72686, 35.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.63 | $81.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.70 | $91.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.63 | $99.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.10 | $116.21 |
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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