How far is Odessa, TX from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Odessa, TX to Las Cruces, NM is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Odessa and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odessa and Las Cruces.
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Start on North Grant Avenue
4 m · 7 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West Highway 80
2999 ft · 39 sec · West Highway 80
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: El Paso
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Merge slight left
175.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.3 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
2023 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on South Valley Drive
1452 ft · 29 sec · South Valley Drive
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue
97 m · 12 sec · East Lohman Avenue
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1862 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto East Las Cruces Avenue
48 m · 6 sec · East Las Cruces Avenue
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
109 m · 26 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 Odessa 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 20 West
Merge slight left
176 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Odessa and Mostly Cloudy near Las Cruces.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Odessa to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Odessa and 164.2 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Odessa and Las Cruces, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Odessa and Mostly Cloudy near Las Cruces.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Odessa and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 260.21 mi (418.76 km).
#1 Odessa
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
| Population | 125,413 |
| Coordinates | 31.8456800, -102.3676400 |
| Altitude | 884 |
| 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: Las Cruces (-106.77834, 32.31232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.55 | $41.07 | $82.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $47.03 | $94.05 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $51.40 | $102.81 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $65.44 | $130.88 |
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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