Distance from Dallas to Las Cruces by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Dallas (TX) to Las Cruces (NM) is 584 miles or 940 kilometers or 507 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Dallas to Las Cruces is 681 miles (1097 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 97 miles or 157 km.

Flight distance from Dallas, TX to Las Cruces, NM in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Dallas and Las Cruces is 584 miles or 940 km.
The nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Las Cruces, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

What is the average flight time from Dallas to Las Cruces?

Flight time from Dallas, TX to Las Cruces, NM is 1 hours 20 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Dallas to Las Cruces Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Las Cruces, NM

The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico is 681 miles or 1097 km.
The total driving distance from Dallas, TX to Las Cruces, NM is 681 miles or 1097 kilometers. Your trip begins in Dallas, Texas. It ends in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico is approximately 681 miles (1097 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Dallas, TX to Las Cruces, NM

How long is the drive from Dallas, TX to Las Cruces, NM?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Dallas to Las Cruces take?
Dallas and Las Cruces are 11 hours 37 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Dallas and Las Cruces

Time difference between Dallas (TX) and Las Cruces (NM) is 3 Hours.
Las Cruces time is 3 Hours behind Dallas.

Current local time in DallasCurrent local time in Las Cruces
2026-06-26, 14:38:29 EDT2026-06-26, 11:38:29 MST
How Far is it Between Dallas Texas, USA and Las Cruces New Mexico, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Dallas, 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 681 mi 1097 km 591.38 nmi
Straight line distance 584 mi 940 km 507 nmi
Difference 97 mi 157 km 84 nmi

Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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Las Cruces Details

Las Cruces is located in New Mexico, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 18' 44.4'' Longitude: W 106° 46' 42''
Latitude32.31232
Longitude-106.77834
StateNew Mexico
Nearest airports to Las Cruces

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Dallas, TX and Las Cruces, NM
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 22 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 8 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 34 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 3 minutes