How far is Carlsbad, NM from Hagerman, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Hagerman, NM is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Blowing Dust
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Hagerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Hagerman.
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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
3252 ft · 44 sec · Roswell Highway
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Turn right onto Lake Arthur Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Lake Arthur Highway
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Continue on Spokan Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Spokan Road
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Continue on Wichita Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wichita Road
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Turn right onto West Argyle Street
2674 ft · 1 min · West Argyle Street
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Turn left onto North Oxford Avenue
132 m · 21 sec · North Oxford Avenue
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Turn right onto Perth Street
54 m · 8 sec · Perth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Hagerman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seven Rivers Highway
Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Carlsbad and Mostly Sunny near Hagerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Hagerman?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Carlsbad and 27.8 miles from Hagerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Blowing Dust around Carlsbad and Mostly Sunny near Hagerman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Hagerman. Straight-line distance: 48.32 mi (77.76 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hagerman
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,226 |
| Coordinates | 33.1151100, -104.3269100 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hagerman (-104.32691, 33.11511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
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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