How far is Placitas, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Las Cruces is 207.9 miles (334.59 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 207.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Placitas to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 246.21 miles (396.23 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Las Cruces will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4977 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W |
| Latitude | 35.3069800 |
| Longitude | -106.4247500 |
| Altitude | 1815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Cruces
The second most populous city in New Mexico. It is located in the Mesilla Valley on the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. Las Cruces is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum and the Las Cruces Museum of Art.
| Population | 105096 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°18'44"N 106°46'42"W |
| Latitude | 32.3123200 |
| Longitude | -106.7783400 |
| Altitude | 1191 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Las Cruces: (-106.778417,32.312306)
Estimated Travel Time Between Placitas and Las Cruces
The distance between Placitas and Las Cruces is 396 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Placitas and Las Cruces. The current time is 17:13:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.89 liters (8.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Las Cruces is $30.16 (diesel $39.67).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $30.16 | $33.33 | $35.79 | $39.67 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Las Cruces (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
