Las Cruces to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

860 miles 1384.1 km · straight line
994.3 miles actual route 1600.2 km · driving distance
19h 27min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Omaha?

The distance from Las Cruces to Omaha is 860 miles (1384.1 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 994.3 miles, taking about 19h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 27min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 20min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~25h 17min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Omaha

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM