Las Cruces to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

567.1 miles 912.6 km · straight line
680.5 miles estimated 1095.1 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Waco?

The distance from Las Cruces to Waco is 567.1 miles (912.6 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located E of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.5 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Waco in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Cruces and Waco. 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 Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Waco

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Waco
31.55°N, 97.15°W
America/Chicago
143m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients