How far is Pecos, NM from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from Pecos, NM to Roswell, NM is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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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Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Roswell.
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Start on South Main Street
64 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Glorieta Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Glorieta Highway
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Turn left
38 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp right
966 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Clines Corners
1502 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left
175.2 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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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 Pecos 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.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp left
175 mi · 03h 21m
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 Pecos and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pecos to Roswell?
The road trip is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 98.1 miles from Pecos and 98.2 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 10:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pecos and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust 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 Pecos and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 164.23 mi (264.31 km).
#1 Pecos
Human settlement in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,313 |
| Coordinates | 35.5742000, -105.6750200 |
| Altitude | 2110 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.79 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
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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