Origin
Santa Teresa, NM
Morning in Santa Teresa on Monday
Local time
11:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM
Drive Time
46m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
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
Mario Spencer
Trip Overview
The drive from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM covers 40.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Country Club Road, Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard, McNutt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.3 miles from Santa Teresa, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 40.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Country Club Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Country Club Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McNutt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peter V | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Artcraft Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Desert Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Country Club Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Teresa, NM and Las Cruces, NM.
1
Start on North Apache Gold Loop
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Apache Gold Loop
2
Turn right onto North Country Club Road
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Country Club Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
4
Exit the roundabout onto Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
5
Turn left onto McNutt Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McNutt Road
6
Turn right onto Peter V. Domenici International Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Peter V. Domenici International Highway
7
Continue on Artcraft Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Artcraft Road
8
Turn left onto North Desert Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Desert Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 10 West
10
Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
13
Continue on South Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Valley Drive
14
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Lohman Avenue
16
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
17
Turn left onto East Las Cruces Avenue
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Las Cruces Avenue
18
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right
358 ft
·
26 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 20.3 miles from Santa Teresa, NM, or about 23m 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 40.5 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.3 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Cruces, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa, NM
This is one driving day of about 40.5 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Santa Teresa, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Santa Teresa, NM · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Santa Teresa, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Las Cruces, NM
The final approach into Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces, 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
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Las Cruces, NM
Morning in Las Cruces on Monday
Local time
11:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
83°F
Anthony, TX
20 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
34 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM covers 40.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Country Club Road, Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard, McNutt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Santa Teresa, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.19 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.
The drive from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Santa Teresa, NM to Las Cruces, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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