Jacksonville, Florida to Las Cruces: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1485.7 miles 2391 km · straight line
1659.7 miles actual route 2671.1 km · driving distance
29h 2min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Las Cruces?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Las Cruces is 1485.7 miles (2391 km) as the crow flies. Las Cruces is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1659.7 miles, taking about 29h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Las Cruces

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 2min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 50min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~37h 45min $199–$581* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Las Cruces

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM