Del Rio to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

404 miles 650.1 km · straight line
484.7 miles estimated 780.1 km · driving distance
9h 45min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Del Rio from Las Cruces?

The distance from Del Rio to Las Cruces is 404 miles (650.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WNW of Del Rio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 484.7 miles, taking about 9h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Del Rio in Texas 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 Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 45min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 42min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 16min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Del Rio & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Del Rio
29.36°N, 100.90°W
America/Chicago
295m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients