How far is Roswell, NM from Dexter, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Dexter, NM is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Dexter.
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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
13.8 mi · 18 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto East Shawnee Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Shawnee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherokee Road
72 m · 8 sec · Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto Old Dexter Highway
529 ft · 11 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Continue on East Shawnee Road
2010 ft · 40 sec · East Shawnee Road
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Turn straight onto Elford Avenue
1158 ft · 23 sec · Elford Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
813 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Dexter Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dexter Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Dexter.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Main Street
Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
13.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dexter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Dexter?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Hagerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Roswell and 9.9 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dexter.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 16.19 mi (26.06 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dexter
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 33.1973300, -104.3730200 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dexter (-104.37302, 33.19733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
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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