Amarillo to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Las Cruces?

The distance from Amarillo to Las Cruces is 348 miles (560 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located SW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.6 miles, taking about 8h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Las Cruces in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Las Cruces. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.