Transportation information for Carlsbad Caverns NP is provided below. Travel information includes driving directions, maps, airport information and more.
Airports
Carlsbad's relative isolation, being nearly 100 road miles from the nearest interstate, makes flying a very appealing possibility. The Cavern City Air Terminal, 5 miles southwest of town, is your gateway to Carlsbad. Due to the extreme popularity of the National Monument just outside of town, there are a variety o
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Carlsbad, New Mexico is located in the southeast corner of the state. It is serviced by two highways: U.S. 285 traveling north and south, and U.S. 62/180 traveling east and west. Carlsbad is located approximately 75 miles south of Roswell and 150 miles southeast of Alamogordo.