Horizon City to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Horizon City from Las Cruces?

The distance from Horizon City to Las Cruces is 54.3 miles (87.4 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located NW of Horizon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.6 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Horizon City in Texas and Las Cruces in New Mexico.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Horizon City and Las Cruces. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.