How far is Roswell, NM from Santa Teresa, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Santa Teresa, NM is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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 Santa Teresa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Santa Teresa.
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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
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375: Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Gateway South Boulevard
904 ft · 18 sec · Gateway South Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
10.2 mi · 15 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Turn left onto South Desert Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Desert Boulevard
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Turn right onto Artcraft Road
3 mi · 4 min · Artcraft Road
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Continue on Peter V. Domenici International Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Peter V. Domenici International Highway
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Turn left onto McNutt Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · McNutt Road
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Turn right onto Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
2271 ft · 1 min · Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Country Club Road
58 m · 6 sec · North Country Club Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Country Club Road
127 m · 17 sec · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto North Apache Gold Loop
1271 ft · 56 sec · North Apache Gold Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Apache Gold Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Santa Teresa.
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 Santa Teresa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Santa Teresa?
The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 106 miles from Roswell and 106 miles from Santa Teresa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 8:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.97 one way or $65.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Santa Teresa.
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 Santa Teresa. Straight-line distance: 162.58 mi (261.65 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 Teresa
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,793 feet, this community lies in the Chihuahuan Desert immediately west of El Paso, Texas, and adjacent to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8559400, -106.6391600 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Teresa (-106.63916, 31.85594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $38.60 | $77.21 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $45.22 | $90.45 |
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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