How far is Roswell, NM from Belen, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Belen, NM is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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

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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
207.63 mi
04h 13m
Flight
155.89 mi
250.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.89 mi
Kilometers
250.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.63 mi
Kilometers
334.15 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belen
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Belen
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 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
Carrizozo
NM

Town of the United States

From Roswell
103.8 mi
02h 06m
To Belen
103.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    47.1 mi · 59 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1780 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.6 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Belen

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Reinken Avenue

    37 m · 13 sec · West Reinken Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Reinken Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
98 mi · 47%
I 25
2.35 mi · 1%
West Reinken Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 19m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrizozo
02h 06m from Roswell
Leave By
8:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Belen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Roswell and 103.8 miles from Belen.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 8:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.76 one way or $55.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Belen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Belen. Straight-line distance: 155.89 mi (250.88 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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

#2 Belen

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,496
Coordinates34.6628400, -106.7764200
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Belen (-106.77642, 34.66284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $27.76
Round trip
$55.52
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.76 $55.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.22 $62.44
Premium $4.63 $33.90 $67.80
Diesel $5.42 $39.69 $79.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Belen. The current time is 22:05:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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