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

342.4 miles 551 km · straight line
410.9 miles estimated 661.2 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Kerrville?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Kerrville is 342.4 miles (551 km) as the crow flies. Kerrville is located ESE of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.9 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Kerrville 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 Kerrville. 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 Kerrville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Kerrville

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Kerrville
30.05°N, 99.14°W
America/Chicago
499m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients