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

The driving distance from South Valley, NM to Roswell, NM is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
208.57 mi
03h 24m
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
208.57 mi
Kilometers
335.66 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM MDT
Return by in South Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Valley
2026-04-19T04:09
Arrive Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Valley
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 South Valley
104.8 mi
01h 42m
To Roswell
103.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 km · 7 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    617 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    575 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    2139 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Pan American Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa

    1267 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa

    2338 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Coronado Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    5.9 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
91.9 mi · 44%
Coronado Freeway
58.1 mi · 28%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 13%
Oak Street
14.5 mi · 7%
North Main Street
5.89 mi · 3%
Pan American Freeway
5.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Continue on 8th Street

91.9 mi · 01h 41m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
01h 42m from South Valley
Leave By
10:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Valley and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 104.8 miles from South Valley and 103.8 miles from Roswell.

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 42.4 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 10:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 South Valley and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 166.12 mi (267.35 km).

South Valley

#1 South Valley

Census designated place

Population40,976
Coordinates35.0100500, -106.6780800
Altitude1501
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: Tierra Verde Place (-106.680219, 35.012908)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.86 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.72 gal · 55.72 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.35 $62.69
Premium $4.63 $34.04 $68.08
Diesel $5.42 $39.85 $79.71

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 South Valley and Roswell. The current time is 04:09:01.

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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.