Origin
Doña Ana, NM
Late night in Doña Ana on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doña Ana, NM to Las Cruces, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doña Ana, NM
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Las Cruces, NM
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Doña Ana to Las Cruces, you are in for a quick, efficient trip through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Covering just 6.8 miles, this journey takes approximately 11 minutes to complete, making it an effortless local commute rather than a multi-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via North Main Street and North Church Street, staying entirely off the highway system for the duration of the drive. With a fuel cost estimate of only $1, this route is exceptionally budget-friendly for any traveler. Because the distance is so short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing to pack a bag or book an overnight stay. It is a straightforward connection between two neighboring communities in New Mexico that serves as a practical, no-fuss transit option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Thorpe Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doña Ana, NM and Las Cruces, NM.
1
Start on NM 320
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Thorpe Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Merge onto I 25
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 25
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
5
Turn right onto US 70
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto North Church Street
187 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Church Street
7
Continue on North Church Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Church Street
8
Turn right
65 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn left
284 ft
·
20 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 70 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 70 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
North Church Street
Enter roundabout onto North Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Las Cruces, NM
Late night in Las Cruces on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than cruising at high speeds. Since this route utilizes 0% highway travel, you will spend your entire 11-minute transit navigating through local surface streets. The path is characterized by frequent turns as you transition between North Main Street and North Church Street, demanding a bit more attention than a straight interstate shot. You won't face any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the journey is designed for localized movement between Doña Ana and Las Cruces. This is a purely urban-style transit experience that feels intimate and connected to the surrounding landscape of the region.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 70 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (North Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 70 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (North Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Cruces, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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