Las Cruces to San Luis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467 miles 751.5 km · straight line
560.4 miles estimated 901.8 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from San Luis?

The distance from Las Cruces to San Luis is 467 miles (751.5 km) as the crow flies. San Luis is located W of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 560.4 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and San Luis in Arizona.

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. 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 Luis. 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 San Luis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 42min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & San Luis

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
San Luis
32.49°N, 114.78°W
America/Phoenix
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients