Origin
Las Cruces, NM
Evening in Las Cruces on Sunday
Local time
5:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Cruces, NM to Anthony, NM
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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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
Mario Spencer
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13 miles from Las Cruces, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Anthony, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Chaparral along the way.
Chaparral
23.3 mi in
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~27m
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
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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
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 32-minute commute, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the trip is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that the local, turn-heavy nature of the roads means you should stay alert for traffic patterns on South Main Street and Anthony Drive. Budgeting about $4 for fuel should be more than enough to cover your transit. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival to sync up perfectly with your next destination's schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13 miles from Las Cruces, NM, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Las Cruces, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Las Cruces, NM
This is one driving day of about 26 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Las Cruces, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 20.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13 mi from Las Cruces, NM · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13 miles from Las Cruces, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anthony, NM
The final approach into Anthony, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anthony, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.95 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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 Sunday
Local time
5:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
37 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Las Cruces, NM to Anthony, NM covers 26 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, South Main Street, Anthony Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Las Cruces, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
On the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Anthony, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Chaparral along the way.
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