Day trip from Las Cruces to Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez lies 72 km (45 mi) south-east of Las Cruces, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Ciudad Juárez is a realistic day trip from Las Cruces: about 1 h 11 min each way by road.
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| Las Cruces | Ciudad Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 101,643 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) |
| Postal codes | 88001–88013 | 35180 |
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Juárez
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Ciudad Juárez
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Staying in Ciudad Juárez
Our booking partner lists 161 places to stay in Ciudad Juárez. Of the 80 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (36), and 5 are five-star. Across 39 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 28,759 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Juárez from Las Cruces?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Las Cruces; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Las Cruces to Ciudad Juárez 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 Las Cruces and Ciudad Juárez?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ciudad Juárez?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Ciudad Juárez?
Our booking partner lists 161 places to stay in Ciudad Juárez, bookable on this site.
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.