Columbia, Missouri to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779.9 miles 1255.1 km · straight line
935.8 miles estimated 1506.1 km · driving distance
18h 50min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Roswell, New Mexico is 779.9 miles (1255.1 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located WSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 935.8 miles, taking about 18h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 50min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 36min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 29min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients