Las Cruces to Queen Creek: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.4 miles 465.7 km · straight line
361.7 miles estimated 582.1 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Queen Creek?

The distance from Las Cruces to Queen Creek is 289.4 miles (465.7 km) as the crow flies. Queen Creek is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.7 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Queen Creek

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Queen Creek
33.25°N, 111.63°W
America/Phoenix
428m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients