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Drive or Fly: Las Cruces, NM to Aztec, NM?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LRU–DRO. At 399 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 13m

Distance

399.3 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

161 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$88
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 30m

38m in the air

Air Distance

319 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

81 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Las Cruces, NM → LRU 13m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 38m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DRO → Aztec, NM 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Las Cruces, NM LRU — Las Cruces International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive
Aztec, NM DRO — Durango La Plata County Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LRU and DRO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 43m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 13m 3h 30m
Total cost (1 person) $123 $188
Carbon footprint 161 kg CO2 81 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Las Cruces, NM to Aztec, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.