Carlsbad Caverns to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Tulsa?
The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Tulsa is 562.2 miles (904.7 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.6 miles, taking about 13h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Tulsa 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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator