Carlsbad, New Mexico to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Las Vegas?
The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Las Vegas is 674 miles (1084.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.3 miles, taking about 15h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Las Vegas in Nevada.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad, New Mexico and Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 225 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator