Distance from Las Cruces to Ames by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Las Cruces (NM) to Ames (IA) is 986 miles or 1587 kilometers or 857 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Cruces to Ames is 1145 miles (1844 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 159 miles or 257 km.

Las Cruces to Ames Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Ames, IA

The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Ames, Iowa is 1145 miles or 1844 km.
The total driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Ames, IA is 1145 miles or 1844 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It ends in Ames, Iowa.
The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Ames, Iowa is approximately 1145 miles (1844 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Cruces, NM to Ames, IA

How long is the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Ames, IA?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Cruces to Ames take?
Las Cruces and Ames are 22 hours 4 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 Las Cruces and Ames

Time difference between Las Cruces (NM) and Ames (IA) is 1 Hours.
Ames time is 1 Hours ahead of Las Cruces.

Current local time in Las Cruces	Current local time in Ames
2025-12-18, 10:43:24 MST	2025-12-18, 11:43:24 CST

How Far is it Between Las Cruces New Mexico, USA and Ames Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1145 mi	1844 km	994.32 nmi
Straight line distance	986 mi	1587 km	857 nmi
Difference	159 mi	257 km	137 nmi

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