Las Cruces to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

530.1 miles 853.1 km · straight line
596.1 miles actual route 959.4 km · driving distance
9h 46min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from San Antonio?

The distance from Las Cruces to San Antonio is 530.1 miles (853.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.1 miles, taking about 9h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and San Antonio in Texas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Cruces and San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 46min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 43min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~12h 42min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM