Las Cruces to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Las Cruces from Las Vegas?
The distance from Las Cruces to Las Vegas is 546.6 miles (879.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678.6 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Las Vegas in Nevada.
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 Las Cruces and Las Vegas. 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 Las Cruces to Las Vegas
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator