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

507.4 miles 816.6 km · straight line
577.6 miles actual route 929.6 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Denver?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Denver is 507.4 miles (816.6 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located N of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 577.6 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Denver in Colorado.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad, New Mexico and Denver. 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, New Mexico to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~14h 1min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Denver

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM