College Station to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516.3 miles 830.9 km · straight line
619.6 miles estimated 997.1 km · driving distance
12h 28min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is College Station from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from College Station to Roswell, New Mexico is 516.3 miles (830.9 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located WNW of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.6 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station 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 College Station to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 28min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 58min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 12min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients