Bloomington, Indiana to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1227 miles 1974.7 km · straight line
1472.4 miles estimated 2369.6 km · driving distance
29h 37min estimated drive time
$142 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Las Cruces?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Las Cruces is 1227 miles (1974.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WSW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1472.4 miles, taking about 29h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 37min $142 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 32min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~38h 30min $177–$515* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 409 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients