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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Las Cruces and Socorro is 120.82 miles (194.44 km).

Flight distance from Las Cruces, NM to Socorro, NM is 120.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Las Cruces to Socorro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Socorro, New Mexico is: 146.61 miles (235.94 km) by car.

Driving from Las Cruces to Socorro will take approximately 02 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Socorro

City in New Mexico

Population 8315
GPS Coordinates 34°3'30"N 106°53'29"W
Latitude 34.0584000
Longitude -106.8914200
Altitude 1403
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Las Cruces and Socorro

The distance between Las Cruces and Socorro is 236 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 37 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 Las Cruces and Socorro. The current time is 03:23:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.58 liters (5.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Las Cruces and Socorro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Las Cruces to Socorro is $17.96 (diesel $23.62).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $17.96 $19.84 $21.31 $23.62

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Las Cruces and Socorro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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