Carlsbad Caverns to Deer Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

452 miles 727.5 km · straight line
542.5 miles estimated 873 km · driving distance
10h 55min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Deer Valley?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Deer Valley is 452 miles (727.5 km) as the crow flies. Deer Valley is located WNW of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542.5 miles, taking about 10h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Deer Valley 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. 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 Carlsbad Caverns and Deer Valley. 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 Carlsbad Caverns to Deer Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 55min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 6min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 22min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Deer Valley

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Deer Valley
33.68°N, 112.13°W
America/Phoenix
419m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients