Las Cruces to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

960.3 miles 1545.5 km · straight line
1139.8 miles actual route 1834.3 km · driving distance
20h 23min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from San Francisco?

The distance from Las Cruces to San Francisco is 960.3 miles (1545.5 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1139.8 miles, taking about 20h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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 Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 23min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 28min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~26h 30min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 320 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM