Beaumont, Texas to Carlsbad Caverns: Road Trip Guide & Distance

634.4 miles 1020.9 km · straight line
761.2 miles estimated 1225.1 km · driving distance
15h 19min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Beaumont, Texas from Carlsbad Caverns?

The distance from Beaumont, Texas to Carlsbad Caverns is 634.4 miles (1020.9 km) as the crow flies. Carlsbad Caverns is located WNW of Beaumont, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 761.2 miles, taking about 15h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Beaumont, Texas in Texas 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 Beaumont, Texas 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 Beaumont, Texas to Carlsbad Caverns

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 19min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 23min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 55min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beaumont, Texas & Carlsbad Caverns

Quick Facts

Beaumont, Texas
30.09°N, 94.10°W
America/Chicago
5m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients