How far is Taos, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Taos and Carlsbad is 285.89 miles (460.1 km).
Flight distance from Taos, NM to Carlsbad, NM is 285.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Taos to Carlsbad with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Taos, New Mexico to Carlsbad, New Mexico is: 344.25 miles (554.02 km) by car.
Driving from Taos to Carlsbad will take approximately 05 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5872 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°24'26"N 105°34'23"W |
| Latitude | 36.4072500 |
| Longitude | -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29664 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°25'14"N 104°13'44"W |
| Latitude | 32.4206700 |
| Longitude | -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Carlsbad: US 285 (-104.228955,32.420671)
Estimated Travel Time Between Taos and Carlsbad
The distance between Taos and Carlsbad is 554 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 09 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Taos and Carlsbad. The current time is 00:54:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.98 liters (12.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taos and Carlsbad.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taos to Carlsbad is $42.16 (diesel $55.47).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $42.16 | $46.6 | $50.05 | $55.47 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taos and Carlsbad (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
