How far is Roswell, NM from Boles Acres, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Boles Acres, NM is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.39 mi
02h 43m
Flight
93.8 mi
150.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.8 mi
Kilometers
150.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.39 mi
Kilometers
198.58 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boles Acres
Sat, May 30, 7:58 PM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, May 30, 10:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-30T17:15
Arrive Boles Acres
Sat, May 30, 7:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Ruidoso Downs
NM

City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Roswell
61.6 mi
01h 21m
To Boles Acres
61.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM MDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Boles Acres.

  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

    1673 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

    4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 54 South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boles Road

    1005 ft · 35 sec · Boles Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boles Avenue

    66 m · 6 sec · Boles Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Street

    1502 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
103 mi · 84%
North Bookout Road
6.68 mi · 5%
US Highway 54 South
4.45 mi · 4%
1st Street
0.28 mi
Boles Road
0.19 mi
Boles Avenue
0.04 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
01h 21m from Roswell
Leave By
1:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Boles Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Boles Acres?

The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Roswell and 61.7 miles from Boles Acres.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Boles Acres.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Boles Acres. Straight-line distance: 93.8 mi (150.96 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Boles Acres

#2 Boles Acres

City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,638
Coordinates32.8070300, -105.9861000
Altitude1251
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Boles Acres (-105.9861, 32.80703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $16.47
Round trip
$32.95
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.47 $32.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.53 $37.05
Premium $4.63 $20.12 $40.24
Diesel $5.42 $23.56 $47.11

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Boles Acres. The current time is 17:15:30.

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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.