Bullhead City to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.5 miles 786.1 km · straight line
586.1 miles estimated 943.3 km · driving distance
11h 47min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Las Cruces?

The distance from Bullhead City to Las Cruces is 488.5 miles (786.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located ESE of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.1 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona and Las Cruces in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 47min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 8min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 12min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients