How far is Roswell, NM from Hatch, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Hatch, NM is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.44 mi
04h 24m
Flight
160.35 mi
258.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.35 mi
Kilometers
258.06 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.44 mi
Kilometers
349.94 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatch
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Hatch
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 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
La Luz
NM

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

From Roswell
108.7 mi
02h 12m
To Hatch
108.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: El Paso, Albuquerque

    547 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Albuquerque

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 26 West: Hatch

    1239 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Canal Road

    1517 ft · 32 sec · West Canal Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Hall Street

    25 m · 2 sec · West Hall Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
103 mi · 47%
North Bookout Road
69 mi · 32%
I 25 North
35 mi · 16%
West Canal Road
0.29 mi
NM 26 West
0.23 mi
I 25
0.1 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 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Luz
02h 12m from Roswell
Leave By
8:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Hatch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

La Luz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Roswell and 108.7 miles from Hatch.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 8:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Hatch.

Stop Ideas Near La Luz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Luz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Luz.

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

108 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Hatch. Straight-line distance: 160.35 mi (258.06 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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

#2 Hatch

Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico

Population1,678
Coordinates32.6653600, -107.1530700
Altitude1237
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Hatch (-107.15307, 32.66536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.05 L · about $29.05
Round trip
$58.09
15.34 gal · 58.1 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.05 $58.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.67 $65.33
Premium $4.63 $35.47 $70.95
Diesel $5.42 $41.53 $83.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Hatch. The current time is 03:55:47.

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.