Origin
Las Cruces, NM
Evening in Las Cruces on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Cruces, NM to Anthony, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Anthony, NM
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Las Cruces and Anthony, this 26-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the Desert Southwest. You can expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a blend of South Main Street, Anthony Drive, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost estimate of $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because the origin and destination are both located within the same region, you will experience a consistent high-desert landscape throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 20.1 mi | 20m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Anthony Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East O'Hara Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Valley Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anthony Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Amador Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 20.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces, NM and Anthony, NM.
1
Start on this road
284 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
65 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
4
Turn right onto East Amador Avenue
330 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Amador Avenue
5
Turn left onto NM 478
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto NM 188
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Valley Drive
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 10
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
10
Turn right onto NM 404
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East O'Hara Road
11
Turn left onto NM 460
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Anthony Drive
12
Enter roundabout onto NM 460
409 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Anthony Drive
13
Continue on NM 460
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Anthony Drive
14
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
Miller Street
15
Turn left
107 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.4 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Church Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NM 460 / Anthony Drive
Turn left onto NM 460 / Anthony Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Anthony, NM
Evening in Anthony on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route has a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed, long-distance highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 20.1 miles while traveling along the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Transitions between local streets and highway segments keep the driving experience varied and engaging. You will find that the road’s personality shifts from city-adjacent thoroughfares to more open stretches as you move south toward Anthony.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Anthony, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Chaparral along the way.
Chaparral
23.3 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anthony, 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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