How far is Doña Ana, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Doña Ana, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doña Ana and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doña Ana and Carlsbad.
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Start on East Thorpe Road
1722 ft · 36 sec · East Thorpe Road
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Take the ramp right
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 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 Doña Ana and Carlsbad.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Doña Ana and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Doña Ana to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Sunland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Doña Ana and 107.2 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Doña Ana and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Stop Ideas Near Sunland Park
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 Sunland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doña Ana and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 150.81 mi (242.7 km).
#1 Doña Ana
Census designated place
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 32.3895400, -106.8139000 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.96 | $69.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.94 | $81.87 |
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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