How far is Santa Clara, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Las Cruces.
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Start on Mineral Street
14 m · 4 sec · Mineral Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
146 m · 14 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Continue on Tom Foy Boulevard
37.9 mi · 45 min · Tom Foy Boulevard
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Continue on North Gold Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
1994 ft · 28 sec · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
56.8 mi · 59 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 28: Avenida de Mesilla
1812 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Avenida de Mesilla
1.4 km · 2 min · Avenida de Mesilla
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 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 Santa Clara 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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
56.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Santa Clara and 51.4 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Santa Clara and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Stop Ideas Near Deming
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 Deming.
Deming station
Lordsburg
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 86.18 mi (138.69 km).
#1 Santa Clara
Situated in Grant County at an elevation of 5,978 feet, this village lies in the high desert foothills of southwestern New Mexico near Silver City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7795200, -108.1503200 |
| Altitude | 1822 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.41 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $17.64 | $35.29 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
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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