How far am I from the New Mexico border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of New Mexico: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from New Mexico?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with New Mexico already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders New Mexico?
New Mexico borders Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas, and has an international border with Mexico. New Mexico is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- New Mexico
- Neighbouring states
- Mexico
How far New Mexico's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | Texas | 23 miles (38 km) |
| Rio Rancho | Colorado | 121 miles (195 km) |
| Albuquerque | Colorado | 132 miles (212 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the New Mexico border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of New Mexico, in miles and kilometers.
What borders New Mexico?
New Mexico borders Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas, and has an international border with Mexico.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in New Mexico?
The calculator says you are inside New Mexico and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.