How far is Roswell, NM from Zuni Pueblo, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Zuni Pueblo, NM is about 350.2 miles (563.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
350.17 mi
06h 55m
Flight
272.91 mi
439.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.91 mi
Kilometers
439.21 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.17 mi
Kilometers
563.55 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zuni Pueblo
Thu, Apr 30, 12:48 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 30, 7:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-29T17:53
Arrive Zuni Pueblo
Thu, Apr 30, 12:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:55 PM to 2:25 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Edgewood
NM

Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

From Roswell
175 mi
03h 27m
To Zuni Pueblo
175.2 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Zuni Pueblo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Zuni Pueblo.

  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

    135.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael

    954 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    648 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto San Rafael Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ice Caves Road

    17.3 mi · 22 min · Ice Caves Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53

    25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53

  11. 11

    Continue on Bond Street - NM53

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 53 - NM53

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53

  13. 13

    Continue on San Rafael Road

    2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road

  14. 14

    Continue on NM 53

    7.7 mi · 19 min · NM 53

  15. 15

    Continue on New Mexico 53

    1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chavez Circle

    144 m · 21 sec · Chavez Circle

  17. 17

    Continue on Chavez Circle

    525 ft · 24 sec · Chavez Circle

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Twin Buttes Drive

    574 ft · 25 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Zuni Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
275 mi · 79%
Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 7%
Ice Caves Road
17.3 mi · 5%
Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 3%
San Rafael Road
9.31 mi · 3%
NM 53
7.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.3 mi
272.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
03h 27m from Roswell
Leave By
10:10 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roswell and Partly Cloudy near Zuni Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Zuni Pueblo?

The road trip is about 350.2 miles (563.6 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Roswell and 175.2 miles from Zuni Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.81 one way or $93.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roswell and Partly Cloudy near Zuni Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

42 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

54 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

74 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Zuni Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 272.91 mi (439.21 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Zuni Pueblo

#2 Zuni Pueblo

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,302
Coordinates35.0725300, -108.8506400
Altitude1918
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Zuni Pueblo (-108.85064, 35.07253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.36 gal
46.77 L · about $46.81
Round trip
$93.61
24.72 gal · 93.54 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.7 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.81 $93.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.64 $105.28
Premium $4.63 $57.17 $114.33
Diesel $5.42 $66.93 $133.86

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Zuni Pueblo. The current time is 17:53:21.

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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.