How far is Roswell, NM from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Guadalupe 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 Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Las Vegas.
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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
94.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
19.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto State Road 219
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219
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Continue on North US Highway 84
41.5 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Las Vegas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
94.9 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Roswell and 88.7 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Las Vegas.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
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 Vaughn.
Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 157.1 mi (252.83 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-105.223835, 35.593813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
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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