Clarksville to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1142.3 miles 1838.3 km · straight line
1370.7 miles estimated 2206 km · driving distance
27h 35min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Las Cruces?

The distance from Clarksville to Las Cruces is 1142.3 miles (1838.3 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located W of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1370.7 miles, taking about 27h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 35min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 6min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~35h 52min $164–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients