Austin, Texas to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Las Cruces?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Las Cruces is 551.7 miles (887.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.1 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas and Las Cruces. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Austin, Texas to Las Cruces
Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Las Cruces
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator