Carlsbad Caverns to Lewisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

444.5 miles 715.3 km · straight line
533.4 miles estimated 858.4 km · driving distance
10h 44min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Lewisville?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Lewisville is 444.5 miles (715.3 km) as the crow flies. Lewisville is located E of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 533.4 miles, taking about 10h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Lewisville 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 Lewisville. 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 Lewisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 44min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 53min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 12min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Lewisville

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Lewisville
33.05°N, 96.99°W
America/Chicago
160m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients