Distance from Las Cruces to Austin by Car and Plane

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

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Las Cruces and Austin is 551 miles or 886 km.
The nearest airport to Las Cruces, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

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

Flight time from Las Cruces, NM to Austin, TX is 1 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Las Cruces to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Austin, Texas is 621 miles or 1000 km.
The total driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Austin, TX is 621 miles or 1000 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Austin, Texas 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 Las Cruces, NM to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Cruces to Austin take?
Las Cruces and Austin are 10 hours 35 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 Las Cruces and Austin

Time difference between Las Cruces (NM) and Austin (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Las CrucesCurrent local time in Austin
2025-12-18, 00:50:09 MST2025-12-18, 00:50:09 MST
How Far is it Between Las Cruces New Mexico, USA and Austin Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Las Cruces, NM and Austin, TX 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

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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Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Las Cruces, NM and Austin, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 20 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 15 hours 37 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 13 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 12 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 48 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 21 minutes