Las Cruces to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.9 miles 923.6 km · straight line
651.6 miles actual route 1048.7 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Las Cruces to Oklahoma City is 573.9 miles (923.6 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 651.6 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Cruces and Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 59min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM