How far is Carlsbad, NM from Church Rock, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Church Rock, NM is about 405.5 miles (652.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Church Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Church Rock.
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Start on North Canal Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on West Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
183.7 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 400 South: McGaffey
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Historic Highway 66
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 55 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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Turn left onto Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 31 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Telstar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Church Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Shenrick Street
Merge slight left
184 mi · 03h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Carlsbad and Clear near Church Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Church Rock?
The road trip is about 405.5 miles (652.6 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.8 miles from Carlsbad and 202.8 miles from Church Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.19 one way or $108.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlsbad and Clear near Church Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Encino.
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Church Rock. Straight-line distance: 330.07 mi (531.19 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Rock (-108.5998, 35.53391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $54.19 | $108.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $60.95 | $121.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $66.18 | $132.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $77.49 | $154.98 |
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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