How far is Roswell, NM from Santa Clara Pueblo, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Santa Clara Pueblo, NM is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 25m.
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.
Human settlement in Torrance 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 Santa Clara Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Santa Clara Pueblo.
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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
97.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
83.2 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
3030 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Turn left onto East Alameda Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Alameda Street
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Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Take the ramp straight
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Lower San Pedro Drive
963 ft · 26 sec · Lower San Pedro Drive
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Los Alamos Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Los Alamos Highway
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Turn left onto Drum Road
1143 ft · 50 sec · Drum Road
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Continue on Drum Road
61 m · 14 sec · Drum Road
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Continue on Drum Road
159 m · 24 sec · Drum Road
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Turn right onto Southern Fields Road
61 m · 9 sec · Southern Fields Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southern Fields Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Santa Clara Pueblo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Santa Clara Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Santa Clara Pueblo?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Roswell and 108.9 miles from Santa Clara Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Santa Clara Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
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 Encino.
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Santa Clara Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 198.62 mi (319.65 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Clara Pueblo
Situated in Rio Arriba County at an elevation of 5607 feet, this Tewa-speaking community lies along the Rio Grande near the Jemez Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9655800, -106.0886300 |
| Altitude | 1709 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clara Pueblo (-106.08863, 35.96558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $37.17 | $74.35 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $46.49 | $92.99 |
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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