How far is Roswell, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.7 mi
03h 56m
Flight
171.85 mi
276.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.85 mi
Kilometers
276.57 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.7 mi
Kilometers
327.83 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 10:19 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 2:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-17T06:22
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 10:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Roswell
101.9 mi
01h 58m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
101.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 28 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    97.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe

    1343 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe

    2513 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Pan American Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road

    157 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Griegos Road Northeast

    2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest

    1987 ft · 1 min · Osuna Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    2902 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
198 mi · 97%
2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 1%
I 25 North
0.73 mi
Comanche Road Northeast
0.72 mi
Pan American Freeway
0.66 mi
4th Street Northwest
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

97.8 mi · 01h 53m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
01h 58m from Roswell
Leave By
9:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Roswell and 101.8 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vaughn, 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 Vaughn.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 171.85 mi (276.57 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.21 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.46
14.38 gal · 54.42 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.23 $54.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.63 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.42 $38.93 $77.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 06:22:32.

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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.