Distance from Austin to Las Cruces by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Las Cruces (NM) is 551 miles or 886 kilometers or 478 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Las Cruces is 621 miles (1000 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 70 miles or 114 km.

Austin to Las Cruces Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Las Cruces, NM
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Las Cruces, NM, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Las Cruces, NM

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico is 621 miles or 1000 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Las Cruces, NM is 621 miles or 1000 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico is approximately 621 miles (1000 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Las Cruces, NM

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Las Cruces, NM?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Las Cruces take?
Austin and Las Cruces are 10 hours 34 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Las Cruces

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Las Cruces (NM) is 1 Hours.
Las Cruces time is 1 Hours behind Austin.

Current local time in Austin	Current local time in Las Cruces
2026-09-20, 10:44:35 MDT	2026-09-20, 09:44:35 MST

How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Las Cruces New Mexico, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Las Cruces, NM in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	621 mi	1000 km	539.28 nmi
Straight line distance	551 mi	886 km	478 nmi
Difference	70 mi	114 km	61 nmi

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