How far is Roswell, NM from Portales, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Portales, NM is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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
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Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Portales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Portales.
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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
5.2 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1363 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn right onto South Abilene Avenue
75 m · 6 sec · South Abilene Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
56 m · 4 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Portales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Clovis Highway
Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
85.6 mi · 01h 39m
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 Portales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Portales?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Elida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Roswell and 45.8 miles from Portales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Portales.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Portales. Straight-line distance: 87.56 mi (140.91 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,487 |
| Coordinates | 34.1861900, -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 3rd Street (-103.334401, 34.186082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
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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