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

394.1 miles 634.2 km · straight line
479.1 miles actual route 771 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Tucson?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Tucson is 394.1 miles (634.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.1 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Tucson in Arizona.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad, New Mexico and Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $57–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Tucson

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m 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 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM