Las Cruces to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

673.4 miles 1083.8 km · straight line
760.6 miles actual route 1224 km · driving distance
13h 21min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Los Angeles?

The distance from Las Cruces to Los Angeles is 673.4 miles (1083.8 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 760.6 miles, taking about 13h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Los Angeles in California.

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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 21min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 1min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~17h 21min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM