Carlsbad Caverns to Kingman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.8 miles 941.1 km · straight line
701.7 miles estimated 1129.3 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Kingman?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Kingman is 584.8 miles (941.1 km) as the crow flies. Kingman is located WNW of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701.7 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Kingman in Arizona.

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. 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 Kingman. 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 Kingman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Kingman

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Kingman
35.19°N, 114.05°W
America/Phoenix
1021m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients