How far is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
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Start on Guadalupe Trail Northwest
15 m · 4 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest
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Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
2897 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
772 ft · 33 sec · Osuna Road Northwest
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northwest
1182 ft · 40 sec · Osuna Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Griegos Road Northwest
2592 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northwest
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Continue on Comanche Road Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
837 ft · 18 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
145 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
220.9 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pan American Freeway
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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
19 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
221 mi · 03h 43m
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and 114.5 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 10:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 197.05 mi (317.12 km).
#1 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.1619900, -106.6428000 |
| Altitude | 1520 |
| 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: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.41 | $68.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.75 | $87.51 |
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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