Carlsbad, New Mexico to Denison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.6 miles 731.6 km · straight line
545.5 miles estimated 877.9 km · driving distance
10h 58min estimated drive time
$52 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Denison?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Denison is 454.6 miles (731.6 km) as the crow flies. Denison is located ENE of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.5 miles, taking about 10h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Denison 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, New Mexico and Denison. 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, New Mexico to Denison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 58min $52 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 10min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 25min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Denison

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients