Day trip from Ciudad Juárez to Las Cruces
Las Cruces lies 72 km (45 mi) north-west of Ciudad Juárez, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Las Cruces is a realistic day trip from Ciudad Juárez: about 1 h 11 min each way by road.
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| Ciudad Juárez | Las Cruces | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 101,643 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 88001–88013 |
What changes when you arrive in Las Cruces
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Las Cruces
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Staying in Las Cruces
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Common questions
How far is Las Cruces from Ciudad Juárez?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Las Cruces by road?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Las Cruces?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Las Cruces?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.