Las Cruces to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Las Cruces from Riverside?
The distance from Las Cruces to Riverside is 624.4 miles (1004.9 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.3 miles, taking about 15h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Riverside 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Las Cruces and Riverside. 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 Riverside
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator