How far is Lee Acres, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Lee Acres, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 394.3 miles (634.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee Acres and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee Acres and Las Cruces.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
147 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
235.5 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1786 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Church Street
57 m · 5 sec · North Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Church Street
615 ft · 19 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
87 m · 21 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 Lee Acres and Las Cruces.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
236 mi · 03h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lee Acres and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee Acres to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 394.3 miles (634.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.9 miles from Lee Acres and 197.4 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.32 one way or $122.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee Acres and Sunny near Las Cruces.
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 Lee Acres and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 311.42 mi (501.19 km).
#1 Lee Acres
Located in northwestern New Mexico's San Juan County at an elevation of 5,469 feet, this census-designated place is situated within the semi-arid San Juan Basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6988900, -108.0367400 |
| Altitude | 1667 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Cruces
The second most populous city in New Mexico.
| Population | 105,096 |
| Coordinates | 32.3123200, -106.7783400 |
| Altitude | 1191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-106.778417, 32.312306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 635 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $61.32 | $122.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $67.24 | $134.48 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $71.79 | $143.58 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $84.10 | $168.20 |
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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