Bakersfield to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bakersfield from Las Cruces?

The distance from Bakersfield to Las Cruces is 733 miles (1179.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located ESE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.6 miles, taking about 17h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield 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.