How far is Los Chavez, NM from Roswell, NM?

The driving distance from Los Chavez, NM to Roswell, NM is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.59 mi
03h 34m
Flight
157.44 mi
253.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.44 mi
Kilometers
253.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.59 mi
Kilometers
342.13 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 30, 2:33 PM MDT
Return by in Los Chavez
Thu, Apr 30, 6:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Chavez
2026-04-30T10:58
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 30, 2:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Chavez
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carrizozo
NM

Town of the United States

From Los Chavez
106.2 mi
01h 47m
To Roswell
106.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Chavez and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Chavez and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Square Deal Road

    547 ft · 27 sec · Square Deal Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto NM 314

    2.6 mi · 5 min · NM 314

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    50.6 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

    3008 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1711 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.1 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Chavez 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
107 mi · 50%
North Main Street
54.5 mi · 26%
NM 314
2.58 mi · 1%
San Antonio
0.89 mi
Square Deal Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

2nd Street

Continue on 2nd Street

107 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrizozo
01h 47m from Los Chavez
Leave By
9:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Los Chavez and Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Chavez to Roswell?

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Los Chavez and 106.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 9:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Los Chavez and Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Chavez and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 157.44 mi (253.37 km).

Los Chavez

#1 Los Chavez

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population5,446
Coordinates34.7257100, -106.7572600
Altitude1470
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: Square Deal Road (-106.757275, 34.725768)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.4 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.81
15 gal · 56.8 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.40 $56.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.94 $63.89
Premium $4.63 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.42 $40.61 $81.23

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Chavez and Roswell. The current time is 10:58:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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