Dallas, Texas to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.3 miles 723.1 km · straight line
505.4 miles actual route 813.3 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Roswell, New Mexico is 449.3 miles (723.1 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located W of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.4 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Dallas, Texas and Roswell, New Mexico. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM