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

601.5 miles 968 km · straight line
721.8 miles estimated 1161.6 km · driving distance
14h 31min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

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

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Zion, Utah is 601.5 miles (968 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located NW of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.8 miles, taking about 14h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, New Mexico in New Mexico and Zion, 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 Zion, 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 31min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 25min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 52min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients