Carlsbad, New Mexico to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.4 miles 111.7 km · straight line
86.7 miles estimated 139.6 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, New Mexico from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Roswell, New Mexico is 69.4 miles (111.7 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located NNW of Carlsbad, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.7 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad, New Mexico and Roswell, New Mexico. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, New Mexico & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, New Mexico
32.42°N, 104.23°W
America/Denver
945m elevation
Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 358.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients