How far is Ruidoso Downs, NM from Las Cruces, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ruidoso Downs and Las Cruces is 97.88 miles (157.52 km).

Flight distance from Ruidoso Downs, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 97.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Ruidoso Downs to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 114.94 miles (184.98 km) by car.

Driving from Ruidoso Downs to Las Cruces will take approximately 01 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Ruidoso Downs

City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population 2631
GPS Coordinates 33°19'44"N 105°36'16"W
Latitude 33.3289700
Longitude -105.6044300
Altitude 1956
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Ruidoso Downs and Las Cruces

The distance between Ruidoso Downs and Las Cruces is 185 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 03 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 Ruidoso Downs and Las Cruces. The current time is 01:22:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.35 liters (4.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruidoso Downs and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruidoso Downs to Las Cruces is $14.08 (diesel $18.52).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $14.08 $15.56 $16.71 $18.52

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 Ruidoso Downs 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.

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