How far is Roswell, NM from Sunland Park, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
213.52 mi
03h 35m
Flight
162.78 mi
261.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.78 mi
Kilometers
261.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.52 mi
Kilometers
343.63 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland Park
Fri, May 1, 1:29 PM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Fri, May 1, 5:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-01T09:54
Arrive Sunland Park
Fri, May 1, 1:29 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 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
Tularosa
NM

Town in New Mexico

From Roswell
106.4 mi
01h 47m
To Sunland Park
107.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Sunland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Sunland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 13 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bookout Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1673 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

    34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 54

    28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54

  9. 9

    Continue on Gateway South Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive

    1072 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Paisano Drive

    6.8 mi · 11 min · East Paisano Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    2323 ft · 30 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 273: McNutt Road

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto McNutt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · McNutt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive

    1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Sunland Park.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
103 mi · 48%
US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 16%
US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 14%
Gateway South Boulevard
19.3 mi · 9%
East Paisano Drive
6.79 mi · 3%
North Bookout Road
6.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tularosa
01h 47m from Roswell
Leave By
9:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Roswell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Sunland Park?

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 106.4 miles from Roswell and 107.1 miles from Sunland Park.

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

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 9:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Roswell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Tularosa

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

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

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

111 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

114 mi away
8 South Date St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 162.78 mi (261.97 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Sunland Park

#2 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Start: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.63 $34.83 $69.65
Diesel $5.42 $40.77 $81.55

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Sunland Park. The current time is 09:54:25.

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.