How far is Carlsbad, NM from Tucumcari, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Tucumcari, NM is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Tucumcari.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Tucumcari.
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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
6.2 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1363 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road Ak
16.3 mi · 23 min · South Roosevelt Road Ak
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Denby Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Denby Avenue
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Turn right onto Brownhorn Street
27.5 mi · 39 min · Brownhorn Street
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Turn left
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard
604 ft · 17 sec · East Tucumcari Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Tucumcari.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clovis Highway
Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
61.1 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carlsbad and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Tucumcari?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Elida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Carlsbad and 118.2 miles from Tucumcari.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Carlsbad and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Tucumcari. Straight-line distance: 192.26 mi (309.42 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 35.1719100, -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucumcari (-103.72686, 35.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
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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