How far is Portales, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Portales and Las Cruces is 237.39 miles (382.03 km).
Flight distance from Portales, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 237.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Portales to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Portales, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 274 miles (440.96 km) by car.
Driving from Portales to Las Cruces will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°11'10"N 103°20'4"W |
| Latitude | 34.1861900 |
| Longitude | -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| 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 Portales and Las Cruces
The distance between Portales and Las Cruces is 441 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 53 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 Portales and Las Cruces. The current time is 04:15:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.6 liters (9.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portales and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portales to Las Cruces is $33.56 (diesel $44.15).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $33.56 | $37.09 | $39.83 | $44.15 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portales 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Portales 278.37 miles (448 km)
Driving distance from Dora, NM to Portales 17.29 miles (28 km)
Driving distance from Elida, NM to Portales 25.17 miles (41 km)
