How far is Carlsbad, NM from Otero County, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Otero County, NM is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Otero County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Otero County.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 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
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on US Highway 82
20.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 82
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Turn slight left
96 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Pinon Dunken Road
26.3 mi · 46 min · Pinon Dunken Road
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Turn left onto Owen Prather Highway
3.4 mi · 8 min · Owen Prather Highway
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Turn right onto Surveyors Canyon Road
4.7 mi · 18 min · Surveyors Canyon Road
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Continue on Forest Road 537
4.6 mi · 18 min · Forest Road 537
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Continue on Hoover Road
3.2 mi · 12 min · Hoover Road
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Continue on Sacramento River Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · Sacramento River Road
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Continue on Sacramento Hoover Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Sacramento Hoover Road
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Turn left onto Tres Marias Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Tres Marias Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ruby Drive
2920 ft · 2 min · Ruby Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calcite Drive
2367 ft · 2 min · Calcite Drive
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Turn left onto Sacramento River Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Sacramento River Road
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Turn right onto Summer Drive
1528 ft · 1 min · Summer Drive
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Turn left onto Timber Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Timber Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Drive
570 ft · 27 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn right onto Norwood Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Norwood Drive
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Turn right onto Conoswood Court
119 m · 25 sec · Conoswood Court
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Turn sharp left onto Fort Bliss Military Res
1126 ft · 49 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Otero County.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pinon Dunken Road
Turn straight onto Pinon Dunken Road
26.3 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Carlsbad and Sunny near Otero County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Otero County?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 67.7 miles from Carlsbad and 67.9 miles from Otero County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 8:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carlsbad and Sunny near Otero County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Otero County. Straight-line distance: 89.14 mi (143.45 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otero County (-105.74168, 32.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.41 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $23.11 | $46.21 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
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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