How far is Roswell, NM from Texico, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Texico, NM is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Texico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Texico.
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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
5.2 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1363 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn slight left
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1196 ft · 16 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mabry Drive
8.1 mi · 9 min · Mabry Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wheeler Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Texico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Clovis Highway
Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Texico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Texico?
The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Roswell and 58.9 miles from Texico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Texico.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Texico. Straight-line distance: 108.91 mi (175.28 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texico
City in Curry County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,062 |
| Coordinates | 34.3886900, -103.0513400 |
| Altitude | 1264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Texico (-103.05134, 34.38869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
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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