El Paso to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is El Paso from Las Cruces?

The distance from El Paso to Las Cruces is 41.8 miles (67.2 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located NNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 45 miles, taking about 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Las Cruces in New Mexico.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Las Cruces. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.