Bartlesville to Carlsbad Caverns: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582.5 miles 937.4 km · straight line
699 miles estimated 1124.9 km · driving distance
14h 4min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bartlesville from Carlsbad Caverns?

The distance from Bartlesville to Carlsbad Caverns is 582.5 miles (937.4 km) as the crow flies. Carlsbad Caverns is located WSW of Bartlesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 699 miles, taking about 14h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Bartlesville in Oklahoma and Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bartlesville 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.

How to Get from Bartlesville to Carlsbad Caverns

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 4min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 53min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 17min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bartlesville & Carlsbad Caverns

Quick Facts

Bartlesville
36.75°N, 95.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients