Houston to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Las Cruces?
The distance from Houston to Las Cruces is 697.6 miles (1122.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790 miles, taking about 13h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
- You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator