Colorado Springs to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

463.8 miles 746.4 km · straight line
598.7 miles actual route 963.5 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Las Cruces?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Las Cruces is 463.8 miles (746.4 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located SSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.7 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. 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 Colorado Springs and Las Cruces. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM