How far is Raton, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Raton and Las Cruces is 343.94 miles (553.52 km).
Flight distance from Raton, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 343.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Raton to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Raton, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 397.49 miles (639.7 km) by car.
Driving from Raton to Las Cruces will take approximately 06 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5923 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°54'12"N 104°26'21"W |
| Latitude | 36.9033600 |
| Longitude | -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| 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 Raton and Las Cruces
The distance between Raton and Las Cruces is 640 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 06 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 Raton and Las Cruces. The current time is 03:47:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.1 liters (14.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Raton and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Raton to Las Cruces is $48.69 (diesel $64.04).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $48.69 | $53.8 | $57.79 | $64.04 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Raton 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.
