Distance between Las Cruces NM and El Paso TX

The distance from Las Cruces to El Paso is 45 miles by road including 42 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 43 minutes and goes through Buena Vista.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Las Cruces 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 10 40 mi, 37 min
Buena Vista 40 mi 0:37 37 min 1.3 gal
I 10 6 mi, 05 min
El Paso 45 mi 0:43 43 min 1.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Las Cruces to El Paso?

Fuel cost: 5.9 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 45.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Las Cruces to El Paso?

Driving time: 43 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 22 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 19 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 2 min
  • 16 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 15 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Las Cruces to El Paso by land?

The distance between Las Cruces and El Paso is 45.4 mi by road including 42.3 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Las Cruces and El Paso respectively.

How far is Las Cruces to El Paso by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Las Cruces and El Paso is 42.3 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Las Cruces and El Paso respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Las Cruces from El Paso by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 42 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 18 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Las Cruces to El Paso?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 17 min to cover the distance of 42 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 19 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Las Cruces and El Paso?

The halfway point between Las Cruces and El Paso is Buena Vista. It is located about 17 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Buena Vista to Las Cruces is 40 mi and driving will take about 37 min. The road between Buena Vista and El Paso has length 6 mi and will take approximately 5 min.

Where is Las Cruces in relation to El Paso?

Las Cruces is located 42 mi north-west of El Paso.

Las Cruces has geographic coordinates: latitude 32.31404, longitude -106.77981.

El Paso has geographic coordinates: latitude 31.76004, longitude -106.48729.

Which highway goes from Las Cruces to El Paso?

The route from Las Cruces to El Paso follows I 10, US 180.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 85: 12 mi
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