How far is Dexter, NM from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from Dexter, NM to Roswell, NM is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Roswell.
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Start on Old Dexter Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
813 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Elford Avenue
1158 ft · 23 sec · Elford Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Shawnee Road
2010 ft · 40 sec · East Shawnee Road
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Continue on Old Dexter Highway
529 ft · 16 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
72 m · 7 sec · Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto East Shawnee Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Shawnee Road
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
13.8 mi · 18 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left 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 Dexter and Roswell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Main Street
Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
13.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dexter and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Roswell?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hagerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Dexter and 9.9 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dexter and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 16.19 mi (26.06 km).
#1 Dexter
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 33.1973300, -104.3730200 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
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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