Las Cruces to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

953.3 miles 1534.2 km · straight line
1128.2 miles actual route 1815.7 km · driving distance
20h 8min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Oakland?

The distance from Las Cruces to Oakland is 953.3 miles (1534.2 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1128.2 miles, taking about 20h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Oakland 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. 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 8min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 10min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~26h 10min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Oakland

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM