Carlsbad, California to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.3 miles 491.4 km · straight line
363.3 miles actual route 584.6 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, California from Phoenix?

The distance from Carlsbad, California to Phoenix is 305.3 miles (491.4 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located E of Carlsbad, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.3 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, California in California and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Carlsbad, California and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carlsbad, California to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, California & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, California
33.16°N, 117.35°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM