Arlington, Texas to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

563.9 miles 907.5 km · straight line
676.7 miles estimated 1089 km · driving distance
13h 37min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Las Cruces?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Las Cruces is 563.9 miles (907.5 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.7 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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. 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 37min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 20min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 42min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients