How far is White Sands, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between White Sands and Las Cruces is 18.08 miles (29.1 km).
Flight distance from White Sands, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 18.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from White Sands, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 26.49 miles (42.62 km) by car.
Driving from White Sands to Las Cruces will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.
#1 White Sands
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°22'51"N 106°28'46"W |
| Latitude | 32.3809300 |
| Longitude | -106.4794400 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| 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 White Sands and Las Cruces
The distance between White Sands and Las Cruces is 43 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 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 White Sands and Las Cruces. The current time is 14:53:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.54 liters (0.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between White Sands and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from White Sands to Las Cruces is $3.24 (diesel $4.27).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $3.24 | $3.59 | $3.85 | $4.27 |
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 April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between White Sands 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.
