How far is Elephant Butte, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elephant Butte and Las Cruces is 62.43 miles (100.47 km).
Flight distance from Elephant Butte, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 62.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Elephant Butte to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elephant Butte, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 80.53 miles (129.61 km) by car.
Driving from Elephant Butte to Las Cruces will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Elephant Butte
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1320 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°8'55"N 107°11'5"W |
| Latitude | 33.1486800 |
| Longitude | -107.1847500 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| 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 Elephant Butte and Las Cruces
The distance between Elephant Butte and Las Cruces is 130 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 26 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 Elephant Butte and Las Cruces. The current time is 00:06:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.76 liters (2.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elephant Butte and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elephant Butte to Las Cruces is $9.86 (diesel $12.98).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $9.86 | $10.9 | $11.71 | $12.98 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elephant Butte 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.
