How far is Roswell, NM from Dulce, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Dulce, NM is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
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 Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Dulce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Dulce.
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Start on West 2nd Street
657 ft · 28 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
97.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
83.2 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
3030 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Turn left onto East Alameda Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Alameda Street
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Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Take the ramp straight
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Lower San Pedro Drive
963 ft · 26 sec · Lower San Pedro Drive
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Merge slight left
3232 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Los Alamos Highway
1159 ft · 23 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
61 m · 14 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on North Paseo de Oñate
65.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min · North Paseo de Oñate
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Hillside Drive
40 m · 4 sec · Hillside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Dulce.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
97.8 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Dulce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Dulce?
The road trip is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?
Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.8 miles from Roswell and 160.5 miles from Dulce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Dulce.
Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe
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 Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Dulce. Straight-line distance: 281.62 mi (453.23 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dulce
Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 2,743 |
| Coordinates | 36.9336200, -106.9989300 |
| Altitude | 2066 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dulce (-106.99893, 36.93362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.94 | $85.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.30 | $96.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.45 | $104.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.41 | $122.81 |
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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