Driving from Puebla to Las Cruces
Las Cruces lies 1,705 km (1,060 mi) north-west of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h without stops, over roughly 2,080 km (1,293 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puebla | Las Cruces | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 101,643 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 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 car hire from Puebla to Las Cruces
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Staying in Las Cruces
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Common questions
How far is Las Cruces from Puebla?
1,705 km (1,060 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Puebla; by road roughly 2,080 km (1,293 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Las Cruces by car?
About 26 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla 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.