Origin
Silver City, NM
Morning in Silver City on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver City, NM to Las Cruces, NM
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
112.4 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver City, NM
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Las Cruces, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver City, NM to Las Cruces, NM covers 112.4 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Tom Foy Boulevard, Silver Heights Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.98 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
56.2 miles from Silver City, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 112.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 56.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (US 180 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 mi into trip
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West Broadway
Turn right onto West Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
52.4 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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US 180 / East Cedar Street
Turn left onto US 180 / East Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
4
110 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward NM 28: Avenida de Mesilla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NM 28: Avenida de Mesilla
4
111.8 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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East Lohman Avenue
Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
112.3 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 56.8 mi | 58m |
| Tom Foy Boulevard | 37.9 mi | 45m |
| Silver Heights Boulevard | 9.3 mi | 17m |
| North Gold Avenue | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Avenida de Mesilla | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Hudson Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Cedar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 56.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City, NM and Las Cruces, NM.
1
Start on North Cooper Street
24 ft
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2 sec
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North Cooper Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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West Broadway
3
Turn left onto NM 90
0.8 mi
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59 sec
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North Hudson Street
4
Continue on US 180
9.3 mi
·
17 min
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Silver Heights Boulevard
5
Continue on US 180
38 mi
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45 min
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Tom Foy Boulevard
6
Continue on US 180
4.1 mi
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6 min
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North Gold Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 180
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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East Cedar Street
8
Take the exit onto US 180
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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US 180
9
Merge onto I 10
57 mi
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58 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward NM 28: Avenida de Mesilla
11
Turn left onto NM 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Avenida de Mesilla
12
Turn left onto NM 478
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
13
Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue
320 ft
·
11 sec
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East Lohman Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Church Street
15
Turn left onto East Las Cruces Avenue
157 ft
·
6 sec
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East Las Cruces Avenue
16
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
359 ft
·
26 sec
18
Arrive at 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 56.2 miles from Silver City, NM, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 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 1h 53m
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 Silver City, 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 Silver City, NM
This is one driving day of about 112.4 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Silver City, 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 56.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Silver City, NM · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 56.2 miles from Silver City, 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
$16.98 one way
$33.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.19 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Las Cruces, NM
Morning in Las Cruces on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°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
9 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
2h 17m 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 Silver City, NM to Las Cruces, NM covers 112.4 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Tom Foy Boulevard, Silver Heights Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Silver City, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.98 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 is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (US 180 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Silver City, NM to Las Cruces, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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