Carlsbad Caverns to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Portland, Oregon?
The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Portland, Oregon is 1337.3 miles (2152.2 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NW of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1658.4 miles, taking about 32h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.
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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon
Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Portland, Oregon
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 446 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
- You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator