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

594.2 miles 956.3 km · straight line
720.7 miles actual route 1159.9 km · driving distance
12h 36min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Houston to Roswell, New Mexico is 594.2 miles (956.3 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.7 miles, taking about 12h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 36min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 7min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~16h 23min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM