Denver to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

522.8 miles 841.3 km · straight line
667.1 miles actual route 1073.6 km · driving distance
11h 32min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Las Cruces?

The distance from Denver to Las Cruces is 522.8 miles (841.3 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located SSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.1 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 32min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 50min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~15h 0min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM