Dallas, Texas to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582 miles 936.7 km · straight line
680.3 miles actual route 1094.8 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Las Cruces?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Las Cruces is 582 miles (936.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located W of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.3 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~15h 2min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM