Dodge City to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dodge City from Las Cruces?
The distance from Dodge City to Las Cruces is 536 miles (862.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located SW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 643.2 miles, taking about 12h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City to Las Cruces
Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Las Cruces
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator