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

392.3 miles 631.3 km · straight line
470.8 miles estimated 757.6 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Killeen?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Killeen is 392.3 miles (631.3 km) as the crow flies. Killeen is located ESE of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470.8 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Killeen 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 Killeen. 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 Killeen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $56–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Killeen

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Killeen
31.12°N, 97.73°W
America/Chicago
252m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients