Flagstaff to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Flagstaff from Las Cruces?

The distance from Flagstaff to Las Cruces is 343.6 miles (553 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located SE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.3 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff 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.