How far is Hagerman, NM from Carlsbad, NM?

The driving distance from Hagerman, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.81 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.32 mi
77.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.32 mi
Kilometers
77.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.81 mi
Kilometers
89.82 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlsbad
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM MDT
Return by in Hagerman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerman
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Carlsbad
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hagerman
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Artesia
NM

City in New Mexico, USA

From Hagerman
28 mi
00h 38m
To Carlsbad
27.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerman and Carlsbad.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hagerman and Carlsbad.

  1. 1

    Start on Perth Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Perth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oxford Avenue

    132 m · 21 sec · North Oxford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Argyle Street

    2674 ft · 1 min · West Argyle Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wichita Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wichita Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Spokan Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Spokan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lake Arthur Highway

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Lake Arthur Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roswell Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Roswell Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Artesia Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pierce Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Canal Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Canal Street

    47 m · 10 sec · North Canal Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerman and Carlsbad.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 47%
Spokan Road
8.55 mi · 15%
Lake Arthur Highway
6.47 mi · 12%
Pierce Street
3.38 mi · 6%
South 1st Street
3.01 mi · 5%
Artesia Highway
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Seven Rivers Highway

Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
00h 38m from Hagerman
Leave By
3:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hagerman and Sunny near Carlsbad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hagerman to Carlsbad?

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Hagerman and 27.8 miles from Carlsbad.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hagerman and Sunny near Carlsbad.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerman and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 48.32 mi (77.76 km).

Hagerman

#1 Hagerman

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

Population1,226
Coordinates33.1151100, -104.3269100
Altitude1043
CountryUnited States
Carlsbad

#2 Carlsbad

Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA

Population29,664
Coordinates32.4206700, -104.2288400
Altitude945
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerman (-104.32691, 33.11511)
End: Carlsbad (-104.22884, 32.42067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.39 $16.78
Premium $4.63 $9.11 $18.22
Diesel $5.42 $10.67 $21.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerman and Carlsbad. The current time is 23:11:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.