Avondale to Carlsbad Caverns: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Avondale from Carlsbad Caverns?
The distance from Avondale to Carlsbad Caverns is 461.2 miles (742.2 km) as the crow flies. Carlsbad Caverns is located E of Avondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.4 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Avondale in Arizona and Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Avondale and Carlsbad Caverns. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator