Carlsbad Caverns to Weatherford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.3 miles 637.8 km · straight line
475.6 miles estimated 765.4 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Weatherford?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Weatherford is 396.3 miles (637.8 km) as the crow flies. Weatherford is located E of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475.6 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Weatherford in Texas.

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 Weatherford. 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 Weatherford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Weatherford

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m elevation
Weatherford
32.76°N, 97.80°W
America/Chicago
321m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients