Carlsbad, New Mexico to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.9 miles 640.4 km · straight line
450.9 miles actual route 725.6 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from San Antonio?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to San Antonio is 397.9 miles (640.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.9 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and San Antonio 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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM