How far is Lee Acres, NM from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from Lee Acres, NM to Roswell, NM is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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 20m.
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.
Human settlement in Guadalupe 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 Lee Acres and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee Acres and Roswell.
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Start on Fairway Road Northwest
1378 ft · 1 min · Fairway Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Solar Road Northwest
1031 ft · 39 sec · Solar Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
1 km · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Montaño Road Northwest
1384 ft · 47 sec · Montaño Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Candelaria Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Candelaria Road Northwest
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Turn right onto University Boulevard Northeast
3094 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto I 40 East: Santa Rosa
2673 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Lee Acres 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.
8th Street
Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 01h 41m
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 Lee Acres and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee Acres to Roswell?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Lee Acres and 102.8 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee Acres and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
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 Vaughn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee Acres and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 171.37 mi (275.8 km).
#1 Lee Acres
Situated within Bernalillo County at an approximate elevation of 4,980 feet, this census-designated place serves as a residential community in central New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1486600, -106.6469700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $31.74 | $63.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $34.80 | $69.61 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $43.53 | $87.06 |
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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