How far is it from Cloudcroft, NM, to Las Cruces, NM, ?

The distance between Cloudcroft, NM, and Las Cruces, NM, is 87 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cloudcroft, NM, to Las Cruces, NM, ?

The drive from Cloudcroft, NM, to Las Cruces, NM, takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Cloudcroft, NM, to Las Cruces, NM, ?

The fastest route from Cloudcroft, NM, to Las Cruces, NM, covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Las Cruces, NM from Cloudcroft, NM?

Las Cruces, NM lies roughly to the south-west of Cloudcroft, NM.

Which roads does the route from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM follow?

The drive from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM mainly follows US 82, US 70. The longest single stretch is 65 mi on US 70.

Which towns do you pass between Cloudcroft, NM and Las Cruces, NM?

Towns on the route from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM include Tularosa, Alamogordo.

Are there charging stations between Cloudcroft, NM and Las Cruces, NM?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM, including Lowe's Signature Market - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Roasted Rooster Coffee & Waffles - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 425 W Boutz Rd (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

Cloudcroft, NM Las Cruces, NM

Distance: 87 miDuration: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM takes about 1 h 55 min via US 70. The distance is 87 mi. The straight-line distance is 76 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cloudcroft, NM, Alamogordo, NM. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 87 mi

1 Depart right onto Balsam Lane 132 yd
2 Turn sharp left onto Woodlands Way 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto US Highway 82 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto James Canyon Highway 17 mi
5 Continue straight onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route 5 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 63 mi
7 Continue straight onto North Main Street 2 mi
8 Turn right onto West Madrid Road 1 mi

9 At end of road, turn right onto North Alameda Boulevard 31 yd
10 Turn left onto West Madrid Road 114 yd
11 Turn left onto Monterey Drive 88 yd
12 Arrive right onto Monterey Drive

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The return trip from Las Cruces, NM to Cloudcroft, NM covers roughly the same distance, 87 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

33 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 52 mi

Lowe's Signature Market - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 675 E 10th St, Alamogordo, NM, 88310250 kW
Roasted Rooster Coffee & Waffles - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2702 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM, 88005250 kW
425 W Boutz RdCCS, CHAdeMO · 425 W Boutz Rd, Las Cruces, NM, 88005150 kW
Allsups - AlamogordoCCS, CHAdeMO · 820 US-70, Alamogordo, NM, 88310150 kW
Casa Chevrolet GMCCCS · 2600 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310150 kW

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Las Cruces, NM → El Paso, TX48 mi · 1 h 10 min Las Cruces, NM → Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)11 mi · 20 min Las Cruces, NM → Anthony, TX30 mi · 45 min Las Cruces, NM → Mesilla, NM6 mi · 15 min Las Cruces, NM → White Sands, NM26 mi · 40 min Las Cruces, NM → Vinton, TX30 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Las Cruces, NM, {toState}?: The distance between Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} and Las Cruces, NM, {toState} is 87 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Las Cruces, NM, {toState}?: The drive from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Las Cruces, NM, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Las Cruces, NM, {toState}?: The fastest route from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Las Cruces, NM, {toState} covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Las Cruces, NM from Cloudcroft, NM?: Las Cruces, NM lies roughly to the south-west of Cloudcroft, NM.
Which roads does the route from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM follow?: The drive from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM mainly follows US 82, US 70. The longest single stretch is 65 mi on US 70.
Which towns do you pass between Cloudcroft, NM and Las Cruces, NM?: Towns on the route from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM include Tularosa, Alamogordo.
Are there charging stations between Cloudcroft, NM and Las Cruces, NM?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cloudcroft, NM to Las Cruces, NM, including Lowe's Signature Market - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Roasted Rooster Coffee & Waffles - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 425 W Boutz Rd (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

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