How far is Roswell, NM from Anthony, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Anthony, NM is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.6 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.44 mi
03h 34m
Flight
154.49 mi
248.62 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Roswell.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.49 mi
Kilometers
248.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.44 mi
Kilometers
330.62 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

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 Anthony
Wed, Apr 29, 10:34 PM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 30, 2:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-29T19:00
Arrive Anthony
Wed, Apr 29, 10:34 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 Roswell
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
Tularosa
NM

Town in New Mexico

From Roswell
104.3 mi
01h 47m
To Anthony
101.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 13 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bookout Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East O'Hara Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Anthony Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive

    125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Anthony.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
103 mi · 50%
North Bookout Road
77.1 mi · 38%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 8%
Anthony Drive
1.51 mi · 1%
East O'Hara Road
0.84 mi
NM 404
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West 2nd Street

Start on West 2nd Street

103 mi · 02h 13m

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
+50.9 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tularosa
01h 47m from Roswell
Leave By
9:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Cloudy near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 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?

Tularosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Roswell and 101.2 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 $27.46 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Cloudy near Anthony.

Stop Ideas Near Tularosa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tularosa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tularosa.

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

111 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

114 mi away
8 South Date St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 154.49 mi (248.62 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.44 L · about $27.46
Round trip
$54.91
14.5 gal · 54.88 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.46 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.88 $61.76
Premium $4.63 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $5.42 $39.26 $78.52

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 Roswell and Anthony. The current time is 19:00:28.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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