Carlsbad Caverns to Kerrville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.7 miles 566 km · straight line
422 miles estimated 679.2 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Kerrville?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Kerrville is 351.7 miles (566 km) as the crow flies. Kerrville is located ESE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Kerrville 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 Kerrville. 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 Kerrville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Kerrville

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Kerrville
30.05°N, 99.14°W
America/Chicago
499m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients