How far is Roswell, NM from Mesquite, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Mesquite, NM is about 197 miles (317 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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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 Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Mesquite.
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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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Take the exit straight
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesquite
1316 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Mossman Arroyo Road
65 m · 10 sec · Mossman Arroyo Road
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Turn left
2165 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 228
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 228
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Turn right onto Highway 478
106 m · 6 sec · Highway 478
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 478
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Mesquite.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 98.4 miles from Roswell and 98.5 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.64 one way or $61.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Mesquite.
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 Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 152.1 mi (244.78 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3839 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Mesilla Valley of the Rio Grande, south of Las Cruces.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1645400, -106.6966600 |
| Altitude | 1170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-106.69666, 32.16454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $30.64 | $61.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $33.60 | $67.19 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $35.87 | $71.74 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $42.02 | $84.04 |
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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