How far is Twin Lakes, NM from Roswell, NM?
The driving distance from Twin Lakes, NM to Roswell, NM is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Lakes and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes and Roswell.
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Start on the route
2 m · 1 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 40 East: Albuquerque
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
196.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
5.9 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Lakes and Roswell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
197 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Twin Lakes and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twin Lakes to Roswell?
The road trip is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Twin Lakes and 175.5 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.53 one way or $109.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Lakes and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twin Lakes and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 289.9 mi (466.55 km).
#1 Twin Lakes
Situated in McKinley County at an elevation of 6,375 feet, this census-designated place is a community within the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7091900, -108.7748100 |
| Altitude | 1943 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $54.53 | $109.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $59.80 | $119.59 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $63.84 | $127.68 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $74.79 | $149.58 |
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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