How far is Atoka, NM from Roswell, NM?

The driving distance from Atoka, NM to Roswell, NM is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.83 mi
00h 50m
Flight
43.88 mi
70.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.88 mi
Kilometers
70.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.83 mi
Kilometers
73.75 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 3:09 PM MDT
Return by in Atoka
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atoka
2026-04-15T14:19
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 3:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atoka
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Hagerman
NM

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Atoka
22.9 mi
00h 25m
To Roswell
22.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Atoka and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atoka and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on East Atoka Road

    2047 ft · 58 sec · East Atoka Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seven Rivers Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Seven Rivers Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

    1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South 1st Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 65%
Roswell Highway
7.15 mi · 16%
South 1st Street
5.78 mi · 13%
Seven Rivers Highway
1.25 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.01 mi · 2%
East Atoka Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Main Street

Continue on Southeast Main Street

30 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hagerman
00h 25m from Atoka
Leave By
4:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atoka and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atoka to Roswell?

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hagerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Atoka and 22.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atoka and Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 43.88 mi (70.62 km).

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#1 Atoka

Atoka is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7695600, -104.3888500
Altitude1029
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: East Atoka Road (-104.388851, 32.769738)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.27
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.13 $12.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.63 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.42 $8.77 $17.54

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 Atoka and Roswell. The current time is 14:19:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.