Fayetteville, Arkansas to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

616.5 miles 992.2 km · straight line
739.8 miles estimated 1190.6 km · driving distance
14h 53min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Roswell, New Mexico is 616.5 miles (992.2 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located WSW of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 739.8 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 53min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 52min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 21min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients