Carlsbad, New Mexico to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

438.4 miles 705.6 km · straight line
526.4 miles actual route 847.1 km · driving distance
9h 37min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Oklahoma City is 438.4 miles (705.6 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located ENE of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.4 miles, taking about 9h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 37min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 32min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 8min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM