Carlsbad Caverns to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

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.