Carlsbad Caverns to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

464.5 miles 747.6 km · straight line
570.5 miles actual route 918.2 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Oklahoma City is 464.5 miles (747.6 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located ENE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 570.5 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma City. 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.

How to Get from Carlsbad Caverns to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 33min $68–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM