How far is Thoreau, NM from Las Cruces, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thoreau and Las Cruces is 229.04 miles (368.6 km).
Flight distance from Thoreau, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 229.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Thoreau to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thoreau, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 307.14 miles (494.3 km) by car.
Driving from Thoreau to Las Cruces will take approximately 04 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Thoreau
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1865 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°24'9"N 108°13'24"W |
| Latitude | 35.4025300 |
| Longitude | -108.2234000 |
| Altitude | 2177 |
| 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 Thoreau and Las Cruces
The distance between Thoreau and Las Cruces is 494 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 29 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 Thoreau and Las Cruces. The current time is 06:00:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.03 liters (10.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thoreau and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thoreau to Las Cruces is $37.62 (diesel $49.49).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $37.62 | $41.58 | $44.65 | $49.49 |
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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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thoreau 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.
