Distance from Los Angeles to Las Cruces by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Las Cruces (NM) is 674 miles or 1084 kilometers or 585 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Las Cruces is 760 miles (1224 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 86 miles or 140 km.

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

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

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Las Cruces, NM 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.

Los Angeles to Las Cruces Flight Route Map

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

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

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Las Cruces, New Mexico is 760 miles or 1224 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Las Cruces, NM is 760 miles or 1224 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Las Cruces, New Mexico is approximately 760 miles (1224 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 Los Angeles, CA to Las Cruces, NM

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Las Cruces, NM?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 22 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Las Cruces take?
Los Angeles and Las Cruces are 13 hours 22 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 Los Angeles and Las Cruces

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Las Cruces
2025-12-19, 04:15:38 PST2025-12-19, 05:15:38 MST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Las Cruces New Mexico, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 760 mi 1224 km 659.98 nmi
Straight line distance 674 mi 1084 km 585 nmi
Difference 86 mi 140 km 74 nmi

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Las Cruces, NM
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 45 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 0 minutes