Las Cruces to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

979.8 miles 1576.9 km · straight line
1131.7 miles actual route 1821.3 km · driving distance
19h 18min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Memphis?

The distance from Las Cruces to Memphis is 979.8 miles (1576.9 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1131.7 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 18min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 10min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~25h 5min $136–$396* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Memphis

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM