How far is Roswell, NM from Otero County, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Otero County, NM is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln 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 Otero County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Otero County.
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Start on West 2nd Street
86.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the exit slight right
920 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
722 ft · 19 sec · Eagle Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Apache Boulevard
72 m · 5 sec · Apache Boulevard
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Continue on Apache Avenue
1674 ft · 33 sec · Apache Avenue
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Continue on Indian Service Rt 10
12.5 mi · 25 min · Indian Service Rt 10
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Continue on South Tularosa Canyon Road
2412 ft · 1 min · South Tularosa Canyon Road
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Turn right onto NM 244
6.1 mi · 9 min · NM 244
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 82
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on James Canyon Highway
1 km · 59 sec · James Canyon Highway
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Turn left onto Cox Canyon Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cox Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto Sunspot Highway
14.2 mi · 31 min · Sunspot Highway
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Continue on Sacramento Canyon Road
12.7 mi · 31 min · Sacramento Canyon Road
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Continue on Sacramento Drive
1929 ft · 1 min · Sacramento Drive
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Continue on Sacramento River Road
656 ft · 30 sec · Sacramento River Road
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Turn right onto Sauk Drive
582 ft · 28 sec · Sauk Drive
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Turn right onto Pawnee Drive
2233 ft · 2 min · Pawnee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wishita Drive
1185 ft · 58 sec · Wishita Drive
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Turn left onto Mahopac Drive
1799 ft · 1 min · Mahopac Drive
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Turn right onto Pawhuska Drive
2366 ft · 2 min · Pawhuska Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Road
2323 ft · 2 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Arapaho Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Arapaho Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Homewood Drive
117 m · 22 sec · Homewood Drive
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Turn left onto Dixwood Drive
109 m · 17 sec · Dixwood Drive
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Turn right onto Maywood Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Maywood Drive
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Turn right onto Fort Bliss Military Res
786 ft · 35 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Keep slight right to continue on Fort Bliss Military Res
1126 ft · 49 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Otero County.
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
86.6 mi · 01h 54m
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 Otero County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Otero County?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Roswell and 70.6 miles from Otero County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 9:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Otero County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Otero County. Straight-line distance: 88.79 mi (142.9 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otero County (-105.74168, 32.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $21.86 | $43.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $29.99 | $59.98 |
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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