How far is Boles Acres, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Boles Acres, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 153 miles (246.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boles Acres and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boles Acres and Carlsbad.
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Start on 1st Street
1718 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Boles Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · Boles Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54 South
4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Continue on US 82
16.8 mi · 26 min · US 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
17.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 56 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
47 m · 10 sec · North Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boles Acres and Carlsbad.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 82
Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Boles Acres and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boles Acres to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Boles Acres and 76.6 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boles Acres and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boles Acres and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 105.7 mi (170.1 km).
#1 Boles Acres
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 32.8070300, -105.9861000 |
| Altitude | 1251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlsbad (-104.22884, 32.42067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.98 | $49.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.24 | $58.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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