How far is Carlsbad, NM from Portales, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carlsbad and Portales is 132.47 miles (213.19 km).
Flight distance from Carlsbad, NM to Portales, NM is 132.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Carlsbad to Portales with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Portales, New Mexico is: 172.87 miles (278.21 km) by car.
Driving from Carlsbad to Portales will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29664 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°25'14"N 104°13'44"W |
| Latitude | 32.4206700 |
| Longitude | -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°11'10"N 103°20'4"W |
| Latitude | 34.1861900 |
| Longitude | -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Portales: East 3rd Street (-103.334401,34.186082)
Estimated Travel Time Between Carlsbad and Portales
The distance between Carlsbad and Portales is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Carlsbad and Portales. The current time is 03:21:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.09 liters (6.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carlsbad and Portales.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carlsbad to Portales is $21.17 (diesel $27.85).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $21.17 | $23.4 | $25.13 | $27.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carlsbad and Portales (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
