Las Cruces to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.1 miles 510.3 km · straight line
387.6 miles actual route 623.8 km · driving distance
6h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Phoenix?

The distance from Las Cruces to Phoenix is 317.1 miles (510.3 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.6 miles, taking about 6h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Phoenix in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Cruces and Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 43min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 4min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 23min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM