Carlsbad Caverns to Cedar Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Cedar Park?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Cedar Park is 413.4 miles (665.3 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Park is located ESE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.1 miles, taking about 9h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Cedar Park in Texas.

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 Caverns and Cedar Park. 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.