Hereford, Texas to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.7 miles 491.9 km · straight line
382.1 miles estimated 614.9 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hereford, Texas from Las Cruces?

The distance from Hereford, Texas to Las Cruces is 305.7 miles (491.9 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WSW of Hereford, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.1 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Hereford, Texas in Texas 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. 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 Hereford, Texas 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 Hereford, Texas to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hereford, Texas & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Hereford, Texas
34.82°N, 102.40°W
America/Chicago
1163m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients