Las Cruces to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Las Cruces from San Diego?
The distance from Las Cruces to San Diego is 605.3 miles (974.2 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.5 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and San Diego 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 San Diego. 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 Diego
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator