Baton Rouge to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Las Cruces?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Las Cruces is 927.8 miles (1493.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WNW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1113.3 miles, taking about 22h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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. 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 Baton Rouge 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.