Las Cruces to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Las Cruces from Wichita?
The distance from Las Cruces to Wichita is 650.5 miles (1046.9 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located NE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 780.6 miles, taking about 15h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico and Wichita in Kansas.
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 Wichita. 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
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator