How far is Socorro, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Socorro and Las Cruces is 120.82 miles (194.44 km).
Flight distance from Socorro, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 120.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Socorro to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Socorro, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 146.29 miles (235.43 km) by car.
Driving from Socorro to Las Cruces will take approximately 02 hours 06 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Socorro and Las Cruces
The distance between Socorro and Las Cruces is 235 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 36 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 Socorro and Las Cruces. The current time is 09:02:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 52 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 19.54 liters (5.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Socorro and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Socorro to Las Cruces is $17.92 (diesel $23.57).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $17.92 | $19.8 | $21.27 | $23.57 |
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 Socorro 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.
