How far is Sunland Park, NM from Las Cruces, NM?

The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.63 mi
00h 47m
Flight
37.49 mi
60.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.49 mi
Kilometers
60.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.63 mi
Kilometers
67 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Cruces
Fri, May 1, 9:05 AM MDT
Return by in Sunland Park
Fri, May 1, 9:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunland Park
2026-05-01T08:18
Arrive Las Cruces
Fri, May 1, 9:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunland Park
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anthony
NM

City in New Mexico

From Sunland Park
20.8 mi
00h 23m
To Las Cruces
20.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Las Cruces.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Las Cruces.

  1. 1

    Start on Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 22 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    1347 ft · 1 min · Loma Vista Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McNutt Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunland Park Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunland Park Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  9. 9

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    22.3 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue

    2023 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Valley Drive

    1452 ft · 29 sec · South Valley Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue

    97 m · 12 sec · East Lohman Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Las Cruces Avenue

    48 m · 6 sec · East Las Cruces Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    109 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Las Cruces.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.3 mi · 53%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.4 mi · 30%
Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4%
McNutt Road
0.88 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

22.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anthony
00h 23m from Sunland Park
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunland Park and Chance Rain Showers near Las Cruces.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Las Cruces?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Sunland Park and 20.8 miles from Las Cruces.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunland Park and Chance Rain Showers near Las Cruces.

Stop Ideas Near Anthony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anthony and the surrounding midpoint area.
Barron Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Barron Park

El Paso , TX
11025 Rogers Hornsby St, El Paso, TX 79934
Rating 4.5/5 180 reviews Park
Town of Anthony Texas
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Town of Anthony Texas

Anthony , TX
401 Wildcat Dr, Anthony, TX 79821
Rating 2.9/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.

RAIL

Union Depot

29 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

30 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

37 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

113 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.33 km).

Sunland Park

#1 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Las Cruces

#2 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico.

Population105,096
Coordinates32.3123200, -106.7783400
Altitude1191
CountryUnited States
Start: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
End: (-106.778417, 32.312306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.63 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $5.42 $7.96 $15.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunland Park and Las Cruces. The current time is 08:18:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.