How far is Roswell, NM from Santa Teresa, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Santa Teresa, NM is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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
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
3232 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Los Alamos Highway
1159 ft · 23 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
61 m · 14 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on North Paseo de Oñate
29 mi · 42 min · North Paseo de Oñate
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Turn left
19.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Agua Sarca Road
1781 ft · 1 min · Agua Sarca Road
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Turn left onto Mesa Poleo Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Mesa Poleo Road
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Continue on County Road 426
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 426
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426
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.
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 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 267.9 miles (431.2 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 134 miles from Roswell and 133.9 miles from Santa Teresa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 5:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.66 one way or $83.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Santa Teresa.
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 Teresa. Straight-line distance: 226.46 mi (364.45 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 Rio Arriba County in northern New Mexico, this unincorporated community rests at a high elevation of approximately 7,448 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1533500, -106.6794800 |
| Altitude | 2270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Teresa (-106.67948, 36.15335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $41.66 | $83.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $45.68 | $91.36 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $48.77 | $97.54 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $57.13 | $114.27 |
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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