Cedar Falls to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Falls from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Roswell, New Mexico is 909.9 miles (1464.4 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1091.9 miles, taking about 21h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls 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.