Florence, Arizona to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Florence, Arizona from White Sands?

The distance from Florence, Arizona to White Sands is 294 miles (473.2 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located E of Florence, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.5 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Arizona in Arizona and White Sands 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 Florence, Arizona and White Sands. 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.