How far is Santa Fe, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Fe and Las Cruces is 238.08 miles (383.16 km).
Flight distance from Santa Fe, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 238.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Santa Fe to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 285.18 miles (458.95 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Fe to Las Cruces will take approximately 04 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico. It is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico. Santa Fe is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palace of the Governors and the Santa Fe Opera.
| Population | 84996 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°41'13"N 105°56'16"W |
| Latitude | 35.6869800 |
| Longitude | -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| 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 Santa Fe and Las Cruces
The distance between Santa Fe and Las Cruces is 459 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 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 Santa Fe and Las Cruces. The current time is 08:29:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.09 liters (10.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Fe and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Fe to Las Cruces is $34.93 (diesel $45.95).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $34.93 | $38.6 | $41.46 | $45.95 |
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 Santa Fe 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.
