Carlsbad Caverns to Muskogee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582 miles 936.7 km · straight line
698.4 miles estimated 1124 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Muskogee?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Muskogee is 582 miles (936.7 km) as the crow flies. Muskogee is located ENE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.4 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Muskogee in Oklahoma.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad Caverns and Muskogee. 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 Muskogee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Muskogee

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Muskogee
35.75°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients