How far is Roswell, NM from Paradise Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Paradise Hills, NM is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
208.46 mi
04h 04m
Flight
176.07 mi
283.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.07 mi
Kilometers
283.36 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.46 mi
Kilometers
335.48 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paradise Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Oct 15, 9:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-10-15T13:46
Arrive Paradise Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:50 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Vaughn
NM

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

From Roswell
104.3 mi
02h 02m
To Paradise Hills
104.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Paradise Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Paradise Hills.

  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

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Pan American Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NM 423 West: Paseo del Norte

    3093 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Eagle Ranch Road Northwest

    958 ft · 21 sec · Eagle Ranch Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Paradise Boulevard Northwest

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Paradise Boulevard Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Erlitz Drive Northwest

    785 ft · 41 sec · Erlitz Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ironwood Drive Northwest

    103 m · 16 sec · Ironwood Drive Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive Northwest

    868 ft · 38 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Paradise Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
196 mi · 94%
Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
4.93 mi · 2%
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.29 mi · 2%
Paradise Boulevard Northwest
1.7 mi · 1%
Pan American Freeway
0.64 mi
NM 423 West
0.59 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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
02h 02m from Roswell
Leave By
8:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Paradise Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Paradise Hills?

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 104.3 miles from Roswell and 104.2 miles from Paradise Hills.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Paradise Hills.

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 Paradise Hills. Straight-line distance: 176.07 mi (283.36 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
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#2 Paradise Hills

Situated on Bernalillo County's West Mesa at an elevation of 5,325 feet, this unincorporated community is an established residential suburb overlooking the Rio Grande Valley.

Population0
Coordinates35.2006000, -106.7011400
Altitude1623
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Paradise Hills (-106.70114, 35.2006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $32.40
Round trip
$64.80
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $32.40 $64.80
Mid-grade $4.83 $35.53 $71.06
Premium $5.16 $37.93 $75.87
Diesel $6.05 $44.44 $88.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Paradise Hills. The current time is 13:46:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.