How far is it from Cloudcroft, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, ?

The distance between Cloudcroft, NM, and Ruidoso Downs, NM, is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cloudcroft, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, ?

The drive from Cloudcroft, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Cloudcroft, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, ?

The fastest route from Cloudcroft, NM, to Ruidoso Downs, NM, covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

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Cloudcroft, NMRuidoso Downs, NM

Distance: 39 mi·Duration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Cloudcroft, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM takes about 1 h 5 min via US 70. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cloudcroft, NM, Ruidoso Downs, NM. Driving directions

Driving directions

11 · 39 mi

1 Depart right onto Balsam Lane 132 yd
2 Turn sharp left onto Woodlands Way 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto US Highway 82 1 mi
4 Turn left onto NM 244 7 mi
5 Turn left onto South Tularosa Canyon Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Indian Service Rt 10 13 mi
7 Continue straight onto Apache Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Eagle Drive 123 yd

9 Take ramp right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 18 mi
11 Arrive

The return trip from Ruidoso Downs, NM to Cloudcroft, NM covers roughly the same distance, 39 mi.

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Questions and answers

Ruidoso Downs, NM lies roughly to the north of Cloudcroft, NM.

How far is it from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState}?

The distance between Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} and Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState}?

The drive from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState}?

The fastest route from Cloudcroft, NM, {fromState} to Ruidoso Downs, NM, {toState} covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

What is the shortest route from Cloudcroft, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM?

The shortest driving route from Cloudcroft, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM is about 39 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Cloudcroft, NM and Ruidoso Downs, NM?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cloudcroft, NM to Ruidoso Downs, NM, including CASINO APACHE STATION 2 (150 kW), Hotel Ruidoso (150 kW), Benlyn Construction (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 5, 2026.

Cloudcroft, NM–Ruidoso Downs, NM

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Cloudcroft, NMRuidoso Downs, NM