Hays to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hays from Las Cruces?

The distance from Hays to Las Cruces is 616.9 miles (992.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located SW of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.3 miles, taking about 14h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Hays 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 Hays 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.