How far is Otero County, NM from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from Otero County, NM to Roswell, NM is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otero County and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otero County and Roswell.
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Start on Fort Bliss Military Res
1912 ft · 1 min · Fort Bliss Military Res
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maywood Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Maywood Drive
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Turn left onto Dixwood Drive
109 m · 18 sec · Dixwood Drive
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Turn right onto Homewood Drive
117 m · 22 sec · Homewood Drive
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Turn left onto Arapaho Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Arapaho Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Road
2323 ft · 2 min · Riverside Road
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Turn left onto Pawhuska Drive
2366 ft · 2 min · Pawhuska Drive
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Turn left onto Mahopac Drive
1799 ft · 1 min · Mahopac Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wishita Drive
1185 ft · 53 sec · Wishita Drive
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Turn right onto Pawnee Drive
2233 ft · 2 min · Pawnee Drive
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Turn left onto Sauk Drive
582 ft · 30 sec · Sauk Drive
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Turn left onto Sacramento River Road
656 ft · 29 sec · Sacramento River Road
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Continue on Sacramento Drive
1929 ft · 1 min · Sacramento Drive
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Continue on Sacramento Canyon Road
12.7 mi · 31 min · Sacramento Canyon Road
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Continue on Sunspot Highway
14.2 mi · 31 min · Sunspot Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cox Canyon Highway
1.8 mi · 5 min · Cox Canyon Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Canyon Highway
3163 ft · 54 sec · James Canyon Highway
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Continue on US Highway 82
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 82
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Turn left onto NM 244
6.1 mi · 9 min · NM 244
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Turn left onto South Tularosa Canyon Road
2412 ft · 1 min · South Tularosa Canyon Road
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Continue on Indian Service Rt 10
12.5 mi · 25 min · Indian Service Rt 10
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Continue on Apache Avenue
1911 ft · 40 sec · Apache Avenue
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Turn right onto Eagle Drive
113 m · 8 sec · Eagle Drive
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Take the ramp right
750 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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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 Otero County 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.
Eagle Drive
Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 01h 54m
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 Otero County and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Otero County to Roswell?
The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Otero County and 75.9 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 10:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Otero County and Sunny near Roswell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otero County and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 88.79 mi (142.9 km).
#1 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $24.90 | $49.79 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
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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