How far is Roswell, NM from Jarales, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Jarales, NM is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.34 mi
04h 15m
Flight
153.4 mi
246.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.4 mi
Kilometers
246.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.34 mi
Kilometers
330.47 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jarales
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, May 31, 12:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Jarales
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
Carrizozo
NM

Town of the United States

From Roswell
102.7 mi
02h 07m
To Jarales
102.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    47.1 mi · 59 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1780 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1801 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 116

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 116

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cordova Loop

    1369 ft · 1 min · Cordova Loop

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Loop

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
94.1 mi · 46%
Highway 116
2.6 mi · 1%
Mill Road
0.72 mi
Cordova Loop
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 19m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrizozo
02h 07m from Roswell
Leave By
8:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Jarales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Roswell and 102.7 miles from Jarales.

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

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 8:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.46 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Jarales.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Jarales. Straight-line distance: 153.4 mi (246.88 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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

#2 Jarales

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

Population2,475
Coordinates34.6131200, -106.7636400
Altitude1460
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Jarales (-106.76364, 34.61312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.43 L · about $27.46
Round trip
$54.91
14.5 gal · 54.86 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.46 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.88 $61.76
Premium $4.63 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $5.42 $39.26 $78.52

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Jarales. The current time is 03:34:48.

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.