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

513.3 miles 826 km · straight line
615.9 miles estimated 991.2 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Tusayan?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Tusayan is 513.3 miles (826 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located WNW of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.9 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Tusayan in Arizona.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Tusayan

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients