How far is Carlsbad, NM from Ross Place, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Ross Place, NM is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Blowing Dust
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Ross Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Ross Place.
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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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Continue on South Canal Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South Canal Street
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Continue on Pecos Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Pecos Highway
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Turn left onto Potash Mines Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Potash Mines Road
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Turn right onto Jal Highway
22.8 mi · 34 min · Jal Highway
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Turn right onto Orla Road
10.4 mi · 18 min · Orla Road
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Turn right onto Ross Lane
2.9 mi · 11 min · Ross Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Ross Place.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jal Highway
Turn right onto Jal Highway
22.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Ross Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Ross Place?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Carlsbad and 27 miles from Ross Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Blowing Dust around Carlsbad and Mostly Sunny near Ross Place.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Ross Place. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.12 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ross Place
Ross Place is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0720700, -103.7263100 |
| Altitude | 993 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ross Place (-103.72631, 32.07207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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