Carlsbad Caverns to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1356.1 miles 2182.5 km · straight line
1515 miles actual route 2438.2 km · driving distance
29h 9min estimated drive time
$146 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Jacksonville, Florida is 1356.1 miles (2182.5 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located E of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1515 miles, taking about 29h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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 Jacksonville, Florida. 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 Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 9min $146 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 59min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~37h 54min $182–$530* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Explore more routes from Jacksonville, Florida

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 452 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM