Carlsbad Caverns to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1069.8 miles 1721.7 km · straight line
1283.8 miles estimated 2066 km · driving distance
25h 50min estimated drive time
$124 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Murfreesboro?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Murfreesboro is 1069.8 miles (1721.7 km) as the crow flies. Murfreesboro is located ENE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1283.8 miles, taking about 25h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.

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 Murfreesboro. 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 Murfreesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 50min $124 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 0min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~33h 35min $154–$449* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Murfreesboro

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Murfreesboro
35.85°N, 86.39°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 357 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients