Las Cruces to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Cruces from Little Rock?

The distance from Las Cruces to Little Rock is 850.5 miles (1368.7 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020.5 miles, taking about 20h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Little Rock in Arkansas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Las Cruces and Little Rock. 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.