Lawrence, Kansas to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

645.1 miles 1038.2 km · straight line
774.1 miles estimated 1245.8 km · driving distance
15h 34min estimated drive time
$74 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Roswell, New Mexico is 645.1 miles (1038.2 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SW of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 774.1 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 34min $74 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 41min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 14min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients