Flagstaff to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425.3 miles 684.5 km · straight line
510.4 miles estimated 821.4 km · driving distance
10h 16min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Flagstaff to Roswell, New Mexico is 425.3 miles (684.5 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located ESE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.4 miles, taking about 10h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 16min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 19min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 45min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients