Las Cruces to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1170.5 miles 1883.7 km · straight line
1343.6 miles actual route 2162.3 km · driving distance
23h 10min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Nashville?

The distance from Las Cruces to Nashville is 1170.5 miles (1883.7 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1343.6 miles, taking about 23h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 10min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 48min $107–$202* Budget
Train ~30h 7min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Nashville

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Explore more routes from Nashville

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 390 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM