How far is Carlsbad, NM from Questa, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Questa, NM is about 360.8 miles (580.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306 miles (492.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
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
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 Questa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Questa.
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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
68.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
3030 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Turn left onto East Alameda Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Alameda Street
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Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Take the ramp straight
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
1003 ft · 20 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68
38.6 mi · 54 min · New Mexico State Highway 68
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Turn left onto SR-240
1.1 mi · 2 min · SR-240
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Continue on Los Cordovas
1.2 km · 1 min · Los Cordovas
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
2869 ft · 58 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
1841 ft · 39 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Blueberry Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blueberry Hill Road
1030 ft · 22 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
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Turn right
1075 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
92 m · 11 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 Questa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
113 mi · 02h 13m
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 Sunny near Questa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Questa?
The road trip is about 360.8 miles (580.6 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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 180.6 miles from Carlsbad and 180.2 miles from Questa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306 miles (492.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 $48.21 one way or $96.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlsbad and Sunny near Questa.
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 Questa. Straight-line distance: 305.97 mi (492.41 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Questa
Village
| Population | 1,741 |
| Coordinates | 36.7039100, -105.5950100 |
| Altitude | 2274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Questa (-105.59501, 36.70391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $48.21 | $96.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $54.22 | $108.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.88 | $117.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.93 | $137.87 |
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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