Anaheim to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

652.9 miles 1050.8 km · straight line
783.5 miles estimated 1261 km · driving distance
15h 46min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Anaheim from Las Cruces?

The distance from Anaheim to Las Cruces is 652.9 miles (1050.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located E of Anaheim. By car, the driving distance is approximately 783.5 miles, taking about 15h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Anaheim in California and Las Cruces in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anaheim 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.

How to Get from Anaheim to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 46min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 55min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 30min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anaheim & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Anaheim
33.84°N, 117.91°W
America/Los_Angeles
48m elevation
Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients