How far is Los Alamos, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Alamos and Las Cruces is 248.53 miles (399.97 km).
Flight distance from Los Alamos, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 248.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Los Alamos to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Alamos, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 320.12 miles (515.19 km) by car.
Driving from Los Alamos to Las Cruces will take approximately 04 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Los Alamos
Townsite in New Mexico
| Population | 12019 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°53'17"N 106°18'25"W |
| Latitude | 35.8880800 |
| Longitude | -106.3069700 |
| Altitude | 2198 |
| 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 Los Alamos and Las Cruces
The distance between Los Alamos and Las Cruces is 515 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 43 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 Los Alamos and Las Cruces. The current time is 00:07:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.76 liters (11.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Alamos and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Alamos to Las Cruces is $39.21 (diesel $51.58).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $39.21 | $43.33 | $46.54 | $51.58 |
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 Los Alamos 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.
