How far is Roswell, NM from South Valley, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to South Valley, NM is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
209.19 mi
04h 08m
Flight
166.12 mi
267.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.12 mi
Kilometers
267.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.19 mi
Kilometers
336.66 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive South Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Encino
NM

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

From Roswell
104.6 mi
02h 04m
To South Valley
104.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and South Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and South Valley.

  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

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe

    1343 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Pan American Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 500: Rio Bravo Boulevard

    1997 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rail Runner Station

    678 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left

    617 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 7 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and South Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
198 mi · 94%
Pan American Freeway
4.84 mi · 2%
Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
2.27 mi · 1%
Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.69 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.81 mi
NM 500
0.38 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
02h 04m from Roswell
Leave By
8:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near South Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to South Valley?

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 104.6 miles from Roswell and 104.6 miles from South Valley.

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

The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near South Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Encino

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Encino, 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 Encino.

RAIL

Lamy station

100 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

118 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and South Valley. Straight-line distance: 166.12 mi (267.35 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
South Valley

#2 South Valley

Census designated place

Population40,976
Coordinates35.0100500, -106.6780800
Altitude1501
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: South Valley (-106.67808, 35.01005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.90
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.95 $55.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.63 $34.13 $68.27
Diesel $5.42 $39.96 $79.93

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and South Valley. The current time is 05:28:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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