Des Moines to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Des Moines from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Des Moines to Roswell, New Mexico is 821.8 miles (1322.6 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SW of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 986.2 miles, taking about 19h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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.