How far is Roswell, NM from La Union, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to La Union, NM is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and La Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and La Union.
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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
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375: Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Gateway South Boulevard
904 ft · 18 sec · Gateway South Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
10.4 mi · 15 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Turn right onto Talbot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive
2572 ft · 51 sec · Doniphan Drive
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Turn left onto Canutillo la Union Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canutillo la Union Avenue
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Continue on Canutillo-la Union Road
1719 ft · 34 sec · Canutillo-la Union Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Canutillo-la Union Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Canutillo-la Union Road
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Turn left onto Mercantil Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Mercantil Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercantil Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and La Union.
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near La Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to La Union?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Tularosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Roswell and 105.3 miles from La Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 8:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.75 one way or $65.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near La Union.
Stop Ideas Near Tularosa
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 Tularosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and La Union. Straight-line distance: 159.35 mi (256.45 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Union
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,799 feet, this community lies within the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9506600, -106.6616600 |
| Altitude | 1158 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Union (-106.66166, 31.95066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $4.41 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $35.92 | $71.83 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $38.35 | $76.69 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $44.92 | $89.84 |
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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