How far is Roswell, NM from Artesia, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Artesia, NM is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Artesia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Artesia.
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Start on West 2nd Street
657 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1735 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Artesia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southeast Main Street
Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Cloudy near Artesia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Artesia?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Roswell and 20.4 miles from Artesia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Cloudy near Artesia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.42 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.13 | $12.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
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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