How far is Ruidoso, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruidoso and Las Cruces is 95.29 miles (153.35 km).
Flight distance from Ruidoso, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 95.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Ruidoso to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruidoso, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 115.81 miles (186.38 km) by car.
Driving from Ruidoso to Las Cruces will take approximately 02 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Ruidoso
Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8061 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°19'54"N 105°40'23"W |
| Latitude | 33.3317500 |
| Longitude | -105.6730400 |
| Altitude | 2051 |
| 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 Ruidoso and Las Cruces
The distance between Ruidoso and Las Cruces is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 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 and Las Cruces. The current time is 06:21:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 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 15.47 liters (4.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruidoso and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruidoso to Las Cruces is $14.18 (diesel $18.66).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $14.18 | $15.68 | $16.84 | $18.66 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruidoso 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.
