How far is La Huerta, NM from Roswell, NM?

The driving distance from La Huerta, NM to Roswell, NM is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
76.66 mi
01h 21m
Flight
68.06 mi
109.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.06 mi
Kilometers
109.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.66 mi
Kilometers
123.38 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Oct 15, 12:20 PM MDT
Return by in La Huerta
Thu, Oct 15, 1:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Huerta
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Oct 15, 12:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Huerta
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
Artesia
NM

City in New Mexico, USA

From La Huerta
38.3 mi
00h 40m
To Roswell
38.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Huerta and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Huerta and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Mission Avenue

    19 m · 5 sec · Mission Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Orchard Lane

    2396 ft · 1 min · East Orchard Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Canal Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Canal Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto George Shoup Relief Route

    3.3 mi · 4 min · George Shoup Relief Route

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Artesia Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Artesia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

    25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

    1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South 1st Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Huerta 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 39%
Seven Rivers Highway
25.6 mi · 33%
Roswell Highway
7.15 mi · 9%
South 1st Street
5.78 mi · 8%
George Shoup Relief Route
3.29 mi · 4%
North Canal Street
2.12 mi · 3%
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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
00h 40m from La Huerta
Leave By
3:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Huerta and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Huerta to Roswell?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from La Huerta and 38.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Huerta and Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Huerta and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 68.06 mi (109.53 km).

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#1 La Huerta

Located along the banks of the Pecos River at an elevation of 3120 feet, this southeastern New Mexico community is situated within Eddy County.

Population0
Coordinates32.4429000, -104.2210600
Altitude951
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: Mission Avenue (-104.220964, 32.442899)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.89
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $11.95 $23.89
Mid-grade $4.83 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $5.16 $13.99 $27.97
Diesel $6.05 $16.38 $32.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between La Huerta and Roswell. The current time is 10:59:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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