Cañon City to Carlsbad, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419.9 miles 675.7 km · straight line
503.8 miles estimated 810.8 km · driving distance
10h 8min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Carlsbad, New Mexico?

The distance from Cañon City to Carlsbad, New Mexico is 419.9 miles (675.7 km) as the crow flies. Carlsbad, New Mexico is located S of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503.8 miles, taking about 10h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Carlsbad, New Mexico 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cañon City and Carlsbad, New Mexico. 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 Cañon City to Carlsbad, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 8min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 10min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 38min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Carlsbad, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients