Carlsbad, New Mexico to Washington, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

618.6 miles 995.5 km · straight line
742.3 miles estimated 1194.6 km · driving distance
14h 56min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Washington, Utah?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Washington, Utah is 618.6 miles (995.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington, Utah is located NW of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 742.3 miles, taking about 14h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Washington, Utah in Utah.

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 Washington, Utah. 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 Washington, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 56min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 55min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 25min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Washington, Utah

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Washington, Utah
37.13°N, 113.51°W
America/Denver
851m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients