Distance from Las Cruces to Chicago Heights by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Las Cruces (NM) to Chicago Heights (IL) is 1230 miles or 1979 kilometers or 1068 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Cruces to Chicago Heights is 1431 miles (2303 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 201 miles or 324 km.

Flight distance from Las Cruces, NM to Chicago Heights, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Las Cruces and Chicago Heights is 1230 miles or 1979 km.
The nearest airport to Las Cruces, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Chicago Heights, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Las Cruces to Chicago Heights?

Flight time from Las Cruces, NM to Chicago Heights, IL is 2 hours 49 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Las Cruces to Chicago Heights Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Chicago Heights, IL

The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Chicago Heights, Illinois is 1431 miles or 2303 km.
The total driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Chicago Heights, IL is 1431 miles or 2303 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It ends in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Chicago Heights, Illinois is approximately 1431 miles (2303 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 26 to 27 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Cruces, NM to Chicago Heights, IL

How long is the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Chicago Heights, IL?
The total driving time is 26 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Cruces to Chicago Heights take?
Las Cruces and Chicago Heights are 26 hours 23 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 Chicago Heights

Time difference between Las Cruces (NM) and Chicago Heights (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago Heights time is 1 Hours ahead of Las Cruces.

Current local time in Las CrucesCurrent local time in Chicago Heights
2025-12-18, 10:48:49 MST2025-12-18, 11:48:49 CST
How Far is it Between Las Cruces New Mexico, USA and Chicago Heights Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1431 mi 2303 km 1242.68 nmi
Straight line distance 1230 mi 1979 km 1068 nmi
Difference 201 mi 324 km 174 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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Chicago Heights Details

Chicago Heights is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 30' 22.1'' Longitude: W 87° 38' 8.2''
Latitude41.50615
Longitude-87.6356
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Chicago Heights

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Las Cruces, NM and Chicago Heights, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 47 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 35 hours 59 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 31 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 28 hours 47 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 26 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 23 hours 59 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 22 hours 8 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 20 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 19 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 56 minutes