How far is Tularosa, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Tularosa, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tularosa and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tularosa and Carlsbad.
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Start on Saint Francis Drive
9.5 mi · 12 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto US 82
16.8 mi · 27 min · US 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
17.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 56 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Hope Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hope Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 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 Tularosa 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 82
Continue on US Highway 82
44.9 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tularosa and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tularosa to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Tularosa and 76.3 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 12:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tularosa and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tularosa and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 113.38 mi (182.46 km).
#1 Tularosa
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 3,040 |
| Coordinates | 33.0739700, -106.0186000 |
| Altitude | 1374 |
| 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: US 285 (-104.228955, 32.420671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
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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