Origin
Las Cruces, NM
Late night in Las Cruces on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Cruces, NM to Los Chavez, NM
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
194.1 mi
312 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Las Cruces, NM to Los Chavez, NM covers 194.1 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, I 25 Business, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 183.6 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97 miles from Las Cruces, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 194.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and I 25 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 183.6 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 183.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and I 25 Business. You will hit about 10 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 194.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (NM 478 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Church Street
Turn left onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~6m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North: Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 25 North: Albuquerque
4
187.1 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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I 25 Business
Take the exit onto I 25 Business toward I 25: Belen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 25: Belen
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 183.6 mi | 3h 4m |
| I 25 Business | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| NM 314 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Square Deal Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 183.6 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces, NM and Los Chavez, 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
164 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 25
10
Take the exit onto I 25 Business
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 25 Business
Toward I 25: Belen
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NM 314
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NM 314
12
Turn left onto Square Deal Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Square Deal Road
13
Arrive at destination
Square Deal Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97 miles from Las Cruces, NM, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.6 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Chavez, 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 194.1 miles and 3h 25m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 183.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97 mi from Las Cruces, NM · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97 miles from Las Cruces, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183.6 miles.
Arriving in Los Chavez, NM
The final approach into Los Chavez, 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 Los Chavez, NM.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.31 one way
$58.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.18 | $64.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.84 | $69.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.85 | $85.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.38 | $9.32 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.98 | $7.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.17 | $12.42 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Los Chavez, NM
Late night in Los Chavez on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Socorro, NM
97 mi in
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
48 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
3h 25m 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 Los Chavez, NM covers 194.1 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, I 25 Business, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97 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 $29.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 194.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (NM 478 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Las Cruces, NM to Los Chavez, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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