Las Cruces to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

670.3 miles 1078.8 km · straight line
804.4 miles estimated 1294.6 km · driving distance
16h 11min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Tulsa?

The distance from Las Cruces to Tulsa is 670.3 miles (1078.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 804.4 miles, taking about 16h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 11min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 25min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 2min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients