Distance from Las Cruces to Tucson by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Las Cruces (NM) to Tucson (AZ) is 243 miles or 391 kilometers or 211 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Cruces to Tucson is 273 miles (440 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 30 miles or 49 km.

Las Cruces to Tucson Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Tucson, AZ

The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Tucson, Arizona is 273 miles or 440 km.
The total driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Tucson, AZ is 273 miles or 440 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It ends in Tucson, Arizona.
The driving distance from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Tucson, Arizona is approximately 273 miles (440 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Cruces, NM to Tucson, AZ

How long is the drive from Las Cruces, NM to Tucson, AZ?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Cruces to Tucson take?
Las Cruces and Tucson are 4 hours 45 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 Tucson

Time difference between Las Cruces (NM) and Tucson (AZ) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Las Cruces	Current local time in Tucson
2025-12-18, 10:46:17 MST	2025-12-18, 10:46:17 MST

How Far is it Between Las Cruces New Mexico, USA and Tucson Arizona, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	273 mi	440 km	237.07 nmi
Straight line distance	243 mi	391 km	211 nmi
Difference	30 mi	49 km	26 nmi

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