College Station to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

626.1 miles 1007.6 km · straight line
751.3 miles estimated 1209.1 km · driving distance
15h 7min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is College Station from Las Cruces?

The distance from College Station to Las Cruces is 626.1 miles (1007.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WNW of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 751.3 miles, taking about 15h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station 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 College Station to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 7min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 8min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 39min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients