Kansas City to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Roswell, New Mexico?
The distance from Kansas City to Roswell, New Mexico is 679.4 miles (1093.4 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located WSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 816.5 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Roswell, New Mexico
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator