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

983.6 miles 1583 km · straight line
1180.4 miles estimated 1899.6 km · driving distance
23h 45min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Lakeville to Roswell, New Mexico is 983.6 miles (1583 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SW of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1180.4 miles, taking about 23h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 45min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 30min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 53min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m 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 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients