How far is Texico, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
The driving distance from Texico, NM to Las Cruces, NM is about 300 miles (482.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texico and Las Cruces.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texico and Las Cruces.
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Start on Wheeler Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on Mabry Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Mabry Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1196 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 22 min · South Prince Street
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Continue on North Chicago Avenue
1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Church Street
57 m · 5 sec · North Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Church Street
615 ft · 19 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
87 m · 21 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 Texico and Las Cruces.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
99.6 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Texico and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texico to Las Cruces?
The road trip is about 300 miles (482.8 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Texico and 150.1 miles from Las Cruces.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texico and Sunny near Las Cruces.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texico and Las Cruces. Straight-line distance: 258.53 mi (416.06 km).
#1 Texico
City in Curry County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,062 |
| Coordinates | 34.3886900, -103.0513400 |
| Altitude | 1264 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.98 | $97.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.34 | $114.69 |
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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