How far is Roswell, NM from Tucumcari, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Tucumcari, NM is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Tucumcari.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Tucumcari.
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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
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road Ak
16.3 mi · 23 min · South Roosevelt Road Ak
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Denby Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Denby Avenue
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Turn right onto Brownhorn Street
27.5 mi · 39 min · Brownhorn Street
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Turn left
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard
604 ft · 17 sec · East Tucumcari Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Tucumcari.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clovis Highway
Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway
61.1 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Roswell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Tucumcari?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Floyd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Roswell and 80.3 miles from Tucumcari.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roswell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Tucumcari. Straight-line distance: 130.99 mi (210.81 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 35.1719100, -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucumcari (-103.72686, 35.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.79 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.22 | $52.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.70 | $61.41 |
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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