How far is Carlsbad, NM from Lordsburg, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Lordsburg, NM is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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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 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Lordsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Lordsburg.
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Start on North Canal Street
94 m · 12 sec · North Canal Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North
1623 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
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Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
5.3 mi · 6 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
141.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 494
926 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
2823 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit left
18 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Lordsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
142 mi · 02h 25m
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 Carlsbad and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Lordsburg?
The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Sunland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Carlsbad and 161.9 miles from Lordsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 5:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.21 one way or $86.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlsbad and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sunland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Lordsburg. Straight-line distance: 261.41 mi (420.7 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lordsburg
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.3503600, -108.7086600 |
| Altitude | 1295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lordsburg (-108.70866, 32.35036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.60 | $97.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.77 | $105.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.79 | $123.57 |
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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