How far is Loving, NM from Roswell, NM?

The driving distance from Loving, NM to Roswell, NM is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
88.96 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.52 mi
129.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.52 mi
Kilometers
129.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.96 mi
Kilometers
143.16 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, May 15, 9:33 PM MDT
Return by in Loving
Fri, May 15, 11:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loving
2026-05-15T19:54
Arrive Roswell
Fri, May 15, 9:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loving
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 Loving
44.5 mi
00h 49m
To Roswell
44.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
94°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loving and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    32 m · 7 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    1593 ft · 46 sec · West Cedar Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 8th Street

    2046 ft · 26 sec · North 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pecos Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Pecos Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · South Canal Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Canal Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Canal Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Pierce Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Artesia Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

    25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

    1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South 1st Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loving 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 34%
Seven Rivers Highway
25.6 mi · 29%
Pecos Highway
9 mi · 10%
Roswell Highway
7.15 mi · 8%
South 1st Street
5.78 mi · 7%
South Canal Street
4.02 mi · 5%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
00h 49m from Loving
Leave By
3:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loving and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loving to Roswell?

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 44.5 miles from Loving and 44.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loving and Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loving and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 80.52 mi (129.58 km).

Loving

#1 Loving

Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,372
Coordinates32.2862300, -104.0957700
Altitude930
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-104.095838, 32.286229)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.37 $26.75
Premium $4.63 $14.52 $29.05
Diesel $5.42 $17.00 $34.01

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Loving and Roswell. The current time is 19:54:43.

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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.