How far is Santa Teresa, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Teresa and Las Cruces is 32.57 miles (52.41 km).
Flight distance from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 32.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Teresa, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 40.54 miles (65.25 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Teresa to Las Cruces will take approximately 00 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Santa Teresa
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°51'21"N 106°38'21"W |
| Latitude | 31.8559400 |
| Longitude | -106.6391600 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| 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 Teresa and Las Cruces
The distance between Santa Teresa and Las Cruces is 65 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 43 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 Teresa and Las Cruces. The current time is 15:46:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.42 liters (1.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Teresa and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Teresa to Las Cruces is $4.97 (diesel $6.53).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $4.97 | $5.49 | $5.89 | $6.53 |
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 December 31, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa 30.97 miles (50 km)
Driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Santa Teresa 282.85 miles (455 km)
