How far is Roswell, NM from Dripping Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Dripping Springs, TX is about 529.1 miles (851.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438 miles (704.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Dripping Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Dripping Springs.
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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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Continue on South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South Canal Street
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Continue on Pecos Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Pecos Highway
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Turn slight left onto North 8th Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on Pecos Highway
20.7 mi · 28 min · Pecos Highway
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Continue on US Hwy 285
103.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min · US Hwy 285
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
130 m · 12 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
219.2 mi · 3 hr 26 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
18.7 mi · 21 min · East US Highway 290
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 12
850 ft · 19 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Turn left
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Dripping Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
219 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dripping Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Dripping Springs?
The road trip is about 529.1 miles (851.5 km) and usually takes 09h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.5 miles from Roswell and 264.6 miles from Dripping Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438 miles (704.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.70 one way or $141.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Roswell and Dripping Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roswell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dripping Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Dripping Springs. Straight-line distance: 438 mi (704.9 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dripping Springs
City in Texas
| Population | 6,587 |
| Coordinates | 30.1902100, -98.0866800 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dripping Springs (-98.08668, 30.19021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 852 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 36m |
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 | $70.70 | $141.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $79.52 | $159.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $86.35 | $172.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $101.10 | $202.20 |
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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