Distance from Las Cruces to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Las Cruces (NM) to Los Angeles (CA) is 674 miles or 1084 kilometers or 585 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Cruces to Los Angeles is 759 miles (1223 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 85 miles or 139 km.

Flight distance from Las Cruces, NM to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Las Cruces and Los Angeles is 674 miles or 1084 km.
The nearest airport to Las Cruces, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Las Cruces to Los Angeles?

Flight time from Las Cruces, NM to Los Angeles, CA is 1 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Las Cruces to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Los Angeles, California is 759 miles or 1223 km.
The total driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Los Angeles, CA is 759 miles or 1223 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Los Angeles, California is approximately 759 miles (1223 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Cruces, NM to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Cruces to Los Angeles take?
Las Cruces and Los Angeles are 13 hours 21 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 Los Angeles

Time difference between Las Cruces (NM) and Los Angeles (CA) is 1 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 1 Hours behind Las Cruces.

Current local time in Las CrucesCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-20, 04:05:47 MST2025-12-20, 03:05:47 PST
How Far is it Between Las Cruces New Mexico, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 759 mi 1223 km 659.12 nmi
Straight line distance 674 mi 1084 km 585 nmi
Difference 85 mi 139 km 74 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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Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Las Cruces, NM and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 6 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 17 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 44 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 59 minutes