Fort Worth to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551 miles 886.7 km · straight line
648.6 miles actual route 1043.9 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Las Cruces?

The distance from Fort Worth to Las Cruces is 551 miles (886.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located W of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.6 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~14h 14min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM