How far is Taos, NM from Las Cruces, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Taos and Las Cruces is 291.16 miles (468.57 km).

Flight distance from Taos, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 291.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Taos to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Taos, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 353.54 miles (568.97 km) by car.

Driving from Taos to Las Cruces will take approximately 05 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Taos

Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population 5872
GPS Coordinates 36°24'26"N 105°34'23"W
Latitude 36.4072500
Longitude -105.5730700
Altitude 2124
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Taos and Las Cruces

The distance between Taos and Las Cruces is 569 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 19 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 Taos and Las Cruces. The current time is 20:04:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.22 liters (12.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taos and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taos to Las Cruces is $43.3 (diesel $56.96).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $43.3 $47.86 $51.4 $56.96

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taos 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.

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