How far is Santa Fe, NM from Las Cruces, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Fe and Las Cruces is 238.08 miles (383.16 km).

Flight distance from Santa Fe, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 238.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Santa Fe to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 285.18 miles (458.95 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Fe to Las Cruces will take approximately 04 hours 04 minutes.

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#1 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico. It is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico. Santa Fe is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palace of the Governors and the Santa Fe Opera.

Population 84996
GPS Coordinates 35°41'13"N 105°56'16"W
Latitude 35.6869800
Longitude -105.9378000
Altitude 2132
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 Santa Fe and Las Cruces

The distance between Santa Fe and Las Cruces is 459 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 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 Santa Fe and Las Cruces. The current time is 04:28:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.09 liters (10.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Fe and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Fe to Las Cruces is $34.93 (diesel $45.95).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $34.93 $38.6 $41.46 $45.95

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Fe 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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