How far is Portales, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Portales and Carlsbad is 132.47 miles (213.19 km).
Flight distance from Portales, NM to Carlsbad, NM is 132.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Portales to Carlsbad with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Portales, New Mexico to Carlsbad, New Mexico is: 161.53 miles (259.96 km) by car.
Driving from Portales to Carlsbad will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°11'10"N 103°20'4"W |
| Latitude | 34.1861900 |
| Longitude | -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| 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 Portales and Carlsbad
The distance between Portales and Carlsbad is 260 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 53 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 Portales and Carlsbad. The current time is 03:03:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.58 liters (5.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portales and Carlsbad.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portales to Carlsbad is $19.78 (diesel $26.03).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $19.78 | $21.87 | $23.48 | $26.03 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portales and Carlsbad (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Portales 278.37 miles (448 km)
Driving distance from Dora, NM to Portales 17.29 miles (28 km)
Driving distance from Elida, NM to Portales 25.17 miles (41 km)
