Drive or Fly: Taos Pueblo, 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
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TSM–LRU. At 355 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 42m
Distance
355.1 mi
Total Cost
$113
CO2
143 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 59m
35m in the air
Air Distance
294 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
75 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TSM and LRU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 42m | 2h 59m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $113 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 143 kg CO2 | 75 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 25, NM 68, US 84; US 285
via US 54, US 285, US 70
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Taos Pueblo, NM to Las Cruces, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.