Carlsbad Caverns to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Chicago?
The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Chicago is 1147.2 miles (1846.3 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located NE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1364.5 miles, taking about 26h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Chicago in Illinois.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad Caverns and Chicago. 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 Caverns to Chicago
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 382 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21.7 times to circle the Earth's equator