How far is Taos Pueblo, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Taos Pueblo, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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 07m.
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 Guadalupe 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 Taos Pueblo and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taos Pueblo and Carlsbad.
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Start on the route
628 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Rotten Tree Road
8 m · 1 sec · Rotten Tree Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
670 ft · 18 sec · Middle Road
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Continue on Spider Rock Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spider Rock Road
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Turn right onto New Clinic Road
90 m · 8 sec · New Clinic Road
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Continue on Spider Road
1667 ft · 50 sec · Spider Road
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Turn left onto Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
539 ft · 11 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
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Continue on Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
30 m · 7 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Norte
3018 ft · 2 min · Paseo del Pueblo Norte
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Continue on Paseo del Pueblo Sur
42.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street
1568 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on North Guadalupe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto West Alameda Street
2176 ft · 1 min · West Alameda Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on Old Pecos Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
175 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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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 Taos Pueblo and Carlsbad.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Keep slight right
175 mi · 03h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Taos Pueblo and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taos Pueblo to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Taos Pueblo and 169.9 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 $45.33 one way or $90.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taos Pueblo and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
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 Vaughn.
Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taos Pueblo and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 287.55 mi (462.77 km).
#1 Taos Pueblo
Census-designated place in New Mexico
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 36.4386400, -105.5444500 |
| Altitude | 2170 |
| 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: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.33 | $90.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.36 | $110.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.82 | $129.64 |
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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