Hot Springs to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.4 miles 1064.5 km · straight line
793.7 miles estimated 1277.4 km · driving distance
15h 58min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Hot Springs to Roswell, New Mexico is 661.4 miles (1064.5 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located W of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.7 miles, taking about 15h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 58min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 10min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 45min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients