Las Cruces to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Cruces from Sacramento?

The distance from Las Cruces to Sacramento is 933.1 miles (1501.7 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142 miles, taking about 20h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Sacramento 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. 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 Sacramento. 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.