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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 22 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
1347 ft · 1 min · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn left
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.1 km · 46 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.3 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
2023 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on South Valley Drive
1452 ft · 29 sec · South Valley Drive
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 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 Sunland Park 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
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.
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.
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.
Barron Park
Town of Anthony Texas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.
Union Depot
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
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).
#1 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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