Origin
Las Cruces, NM
Evening in Las Cruces on Saturday
Local time
8:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Cruces, NM to Angostura, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Cruces, NM
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Angostura, NM
Jeronimo Borra
Trip Overview
Las Cruces to Angostura is 36.9 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I 25 and Rincon Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within the Desert Southwest, connecting two points in New Mexico. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey for those looking for a quick transit. With no planned stops, you can easily complete this route in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a short leg of a larger adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 29.2 mi | 30m |
| Rincon Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Hall Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Angostura Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 29.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces, NM and Angostura, NM.
1
Start on this road
284 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
65 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto North Church Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Enter roundabout onto NM 478
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on NM 478
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 25 North: Albuquerque
7
Merge onto I 25
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 25
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
9
Merge onto I 25
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 25
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Rincon
11
Keep slight right at fork
195 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto NM 140
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Rincon Road
13
Turn right onto NM 185
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hall Street
14
Turn left onto Angostura Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Angostura Road
15
Turn slight left
150 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Las Cruces, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Church Street
Turn left onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NM 478 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NM 478 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North: Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 25 North: Albuquerque
5
32.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Angostura, NM
Evening in Angostura on Saturday
Local time
8:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
4 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
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route boasts a highway-focused profile, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 25. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 29.2 miles on I 25, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to local roads such as Rincon Road and North Main Street, providing a change of pace from the interstate. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, with the majority of the drive on well-maintained highways.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Rincon Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NM 478 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Angostura, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Rincon along the way.
Rincon
32.6 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Angostura, NM before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NM 478 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Angostura, 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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