Carlsbad Caverns to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Las Vegas?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Las Vegas is 665.3 miles (1070.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 870.4 miles, taking about 17h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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 Las Vegas. 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.