Las Cruces to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Cruces from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Las Cruces to Springfield, Missouri is 835.7 miles (1345 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1002.9 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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