How far is La Union, NM from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from La Union, NM to Roswell, NM is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Union and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Union and Roswell.
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Start on Mercantil Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Mercantil Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Canutillo la Union Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canutillo la Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Doniphan Drive
2572 ft · 50 sec · Doniphan Drive
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Turn left onto Talbot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
10.5 mi · 16 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Kenworthy Street
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
148 m · 20 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
573 ft · 14 sec · Gateway North Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Patriot Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70
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Turn right onto South Bookout Road
1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road
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Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
102 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Central Avenue
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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 La Union and Roswell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
102 mi · 02h 12m
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 La Union 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 Union to Roswell?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Tularosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from La Union and 106 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 9:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Union and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Tularosa
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 Tularosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Union and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 159.35 mi (256.45 km).
#1 La Union
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,799 feet, this community lies within the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9506600, -106.6616600 |
| Altitude | 1158 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $4.41 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $36.06 | $72.12 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
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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