How far is Church Rock, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Church Rock, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 405.6 miles (652.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Church Rock and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Rock and Carlsbad.
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Start on Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 34 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 54 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn left onto New Mexico State Highway 566
1 km · 2 min · New Mexico State Highway 566
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Historic Highway 66
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right
918 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
183.8 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
47 m · 10 sec · North Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Rock and Carlsbad.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Historic Highway 66
Merge slight left
184 mi · 03h 09m
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.
Clear leaving Church Rock and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Church Rock to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 405.6 miles (652.7 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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 202.8 miles from Church Rock and 202.8 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 $54.19 one way or $108.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Church Rock and Sunny near Carlsbad.
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 Church Rock and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 330.07 mi (531.19 km).
#1 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlsbad (-104.22884, 32.42067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $54.19 | $108.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $60.95 | $121.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $66.18 | $132.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $77.49 | $154.98 |
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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