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

536 miles 862.6 km · straight line
643.2 miles estimated 1035.1 km · driving distance
12h 56min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Tulsa?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Tulsa is 536 miles (862.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 643.2 miles, taking about 12h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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. 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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 56min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 31min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 49min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients