Carlsbad Caverns to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

562.2 miles 904.7 km · straight line
674.6 miles estimated 1085.6 km · driving distance
13h 34min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 34min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 17min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 38min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Explore more routes from Tulsa

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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients