How far is Radium Springs, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Radium Springs, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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 04h 15m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Radium Springs and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radium Springs and Carlsbad.
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Start on the route
158 m · 23 sec
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Continue on County Road D006
872 ft · 40 sec · County Road D006
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Turn right onto De Beers
1 km · 3 min · De Beers
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Turn right onto Frodo Place
1.3 km · 3 min · Frodo Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Desert Edge Road
545 ft · 34 sec · Desert Edge Road
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Turn uturn onto Fort Selden Road
1492 ft · 31 sec · Fort Selden Road
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Take the ramp right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 24 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 Radium Springs 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 Radium Springs and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Radium Springs to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 112.7 miles from Radium Springs and 112.7 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 8:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Radium Springs 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 Radium Springs and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 157.46 mi (253.4 km).
#1 Radium Springs
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,699 |
| Coordinates | 32.5012000, -106.9280700 |
| Altitude | 1211 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.86 | $67.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
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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