How far is Aztec, NM from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from Aztec, NM to Roswell, NM is about 375.2 miles (603.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aztec and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aztec and Roswell.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaco Street
566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
8 mi · 13 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard
1737 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
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Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
5.9 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aztec and Roswell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Bloomfield Boulevard
Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
151 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Aztec and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aztec to Roswell?
The road trip is about 375.2 miles (603.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Tijeras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Aztec and 189.3 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 5:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.14 one way or $100.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aztec and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Tijeras
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tijeras.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aztec and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 307.39 mi (494.69 km).
#1 Aztec
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 6,332 |
| Coordinates | 36.8222300, -107.9928500 |
| Altitude | 1721 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $50.14 | $100.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.39 | $112.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.24 | $122.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $71.69 | $143.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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