Drive or Fly: Dexter, NM to Las Cruces, NM?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ROW–LRU. At 203 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 16m

Distance

203.3 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 48m

18m in the air

Air Distance

153 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dexter, NM → ROW 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LRU → Las Cruces, NM 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Dexter, NM ROW — Roswell Air Center Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

Las Cruces, NM LRU — Las Cruces International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ROW and LRU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 55m

3h 55m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US1190S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dexter, NM → Roswell Pecos Trails Transit (ROS6) 25m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 235m

Arrival 10m

Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) (LAC6) → Las Cruces, NM 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From ROS6 — Roswell Pecos Trails Transit 16 mi, ~25m drive

To LAC6 — Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 16m	2h 48m	4h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$181	$17
Carbon footprint	82 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 19, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dexter, NM to Las Cruces, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.