There are
1,326 mi
from Elgin, IL to Carlsbad, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day to go from Elgin, Illinois to Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Carlsbad, NM) is 1,097.47 mi.
1,326 mi = 1.61 kms