How far is Dripping Springs, TX from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from Dripping Springs, TX to Roswell, NM is about 528.9 miles (851.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438 miles (704.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dripping Springs and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dripping Springs and Roswell.
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Start on the route
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 12
850 ft · 24 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Turn left onto West US Highway 290
18.7 mi · 21 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
219.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
886 ft · 24 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight right
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
96 mi · 1 hr 45 min · North US Highway 285
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Continue on US Hwy 285
7.2 mi · 7 min · US Hwy 285
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Continue on Pecos Highway
20.7 mi · 28 min · Pecos Highway
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on Pecos Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Pecos Highway
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · South Canal Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Canal Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Canal Street
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Continue on West Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 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 Dripping Springs and Roswell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
220 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dripping Springs and Partly Cloudy near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dripping Springs to Roswell?
The road trip is about 528.9 miles (851.2 km) and usually takes 09h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.4 miles from Dripping Springs and 264.5 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438 miles (704.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.52 one way or $141.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dripping Springs and Roswell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dripping Springs and Partly Cloudy near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dripping Springs and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 438 mi (704.9 km).
#1 Dripping Springs
City in Texas
| Population | 6,587 |
| Coordinates | 30.1902100, -98.0866800 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 851 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 35m |
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 | $3.78 | $70.52 | $141.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.34 | $158.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.67 | $171.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.51 | $149.02 |
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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