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

920.1 miles 1480.8 km · straight line
1104.2 miles estimated 1777 km · driving distance
22h 13min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Roswell, New Mexico is 920.1 miles (1480.8 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1104.2 miles, taking about 22h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 13min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 40min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~28h 53min $133–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients