How far is Roswell, NM from Hurley, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Hurley, NM is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Hurley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Hurley.
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Start on West 2nd Street
103.1 mi · 2 hr 13 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Picacho Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Continue on West Picacho Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arizona
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.7 mi · 53 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
1573 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
4 mi · 7 min · North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
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Continue on US-180
33.6 mi · 39 min · US-180
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Turn right onto Carrasco Avenue
149 m · 21 sec · Carrasco Avenue
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Continue on Carasco Avenue
117 m · 22 sec · Carasco Avenue
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Turn left onto Diaz Avenue
811 ft · 36 sec · Diaz Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Diaz Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Hurley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Hurley?
The road trip is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Boles Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Roswell and 140.2 miles from Hurley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 5:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Roswell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurley.
Stop Ideas Near Boles Acres
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 Boles Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Hurley. Straight-line distance: 214.34 mi (344.95 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hurley
Human settlement in Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 32.6992400, -108.1319900 |
| Altitude | 1744 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hurley (-108.13199, 32.69924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.45 | $74.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.55 | $107.11 |
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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