Origin
Las Cruces, NM
Evening in Las Cruces on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
241.9 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
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6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Cruces, NM
Mario Spencer
Lovington, NM
B. Kane
Trip Overview
The drive from Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Church Street, East Amador Avenue, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.9 miles from Las Cruces, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 241.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Amador Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Valley Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 62 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Paisano Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces, NM and Lovington, NM.
1
Start on the route
285 ft
·
23 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
66 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
4
Turn right onto East Amador Avenue
331 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Amador Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto South Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Valley Drive
7
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
10
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
12
Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
13
Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Montana Avenue
14
Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
15
Continue on Montana Avenue
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Montana Avenue
16
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
17
Continue on National Parks Highway
34 mi
·
37 min
·
National Parks Highway
18
Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Canal Street
19
Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Greene Street
20
Continue on Hobbs Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Hobbs Highway
21
Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
30 mi
·
33 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
22
Turn left onto South NM Highway 483
14 mi
·
24 min
·
South NM Highway 483
23
Continue on South 2nd Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South 2nd Street
24
Turn right onto West Avenue R
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Avenue R
25
Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Avenue
26
Turn right onto East Avenue D
23 ft
·
East Avenue D
27
Arrive at your destination
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 120.9 miles from Las Cruces, NM, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lovington, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 241.9 miles and 4h 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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.9 mi from Las Cruces, NM · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.9 miles from Las Cruces, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lovington, NM
The final approach into Lovington, 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 Lovington, 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
$36.98 one way
$73.96 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
| premium | $4.61 | $43.90 | $87.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.74 | $107.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.40 | $11.61 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.17 | $9.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.87 | $15.48 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Lovington, NM
Evening in Lovington on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lovington, NM covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Church Street, East Amador Avenue, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.9 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 $36.98 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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