How far is Placitas, NM from Roswell, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Roswell is 170.89 miles (275.03 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Roswell, NM is 170.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Placitas to Roswell with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Roswell, New Mexico is: 221.64 miles (356.7 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Roswell will take approximately 03 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4977 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W |
| Latitude | 35.3069800 |
| Longitude | -106.4247500 |
| Altitude | 1815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Roswell is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the International UFO Museum and Research Center and the Roswell Museum and Art Center.
| Population | 47596 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°23'40"N 104°31'30"W |
| Latitude | 33.3943700 |
| Longitude | -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Roswell: US 70 (-104.524909,33.39425)
Estimated Travel Time Between Placitas and Roswell
The distance between Placitas and Roswell is 357 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Placitas and Roswell. The current time is 21:31:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.61 liters (7.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Roswell.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Roswell is $27.15 (diesel $35.71).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $27.15 | $30 | $32.22 | $35.71 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Roswell (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
