How far is Agua Fria, NM from Roswell, NM?

The driving distance from Agua Fria, NM to Roswell, NM is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.4 mi
03h 15m
Flight
177.9 mi
286.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.9 mi
Kilometers
286.3 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.4 mi
Kilometers
319.3 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:34 PM MDT
Return by in Agua Fria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Agua Fria
2026-04-15T14:19
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:34 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Agua Fria
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Agua Fria
97.8 mi
01h 37m
To Roswell
100.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Fria and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agua Fria and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Agua Fria Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Agua Fria Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Siler Road

    1 km · 2 min · Siler Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cerrillos Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cerrillos Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Saint Michaels Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Michaels Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Saint Francis Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Saint Francis Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    175 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    5.9 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Fria and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Saint Francis Drive
185 mi · 93%
North Main Street
5.89 mi · 3%
Agua Fria Street
1.55 mi · 1%
Saint Michaels Drive
1.07 mi · 1%
Cerrillos Road
0.84 mi
Siler Road
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

South Saint Francis Drive

Keep slight right

175 mi · 03h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
177.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
01h 37m from Agua Fria
Leave By
10:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Agua Fria and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Agua Fria to Roswell?

The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Agua Fria and 100.6 miles from Roswell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Agua Fria and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vaughn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vaughn.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Agua Fria and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 177.9 mi (286.3 km).

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#1 Agua Fria

Agua Fria is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6544800, -106.0222400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.022143, 35.654503)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.5 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14 gal · 53 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.81 $59.63
Premium $4.63 $32.38 $64.75
Diesel $5.42 $37.91 $75.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Agua Fria and Roswell. The current time is 14:19:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.