Las Cruces to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.9 miles 791.7 km · straight line
590.3 miles estimated 950 km · driving distance
11h 53min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Las Cruces to Wichita Falls is 491.9 miles (791.7 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 590.3 miles, taking about 11h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Wichita Falls in Texas.

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. 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 Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 53min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 16min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 17min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients