Los Angeles to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Roswell, New Mexico?
The distance from Los Angeles to Roswell, New Mexico is 789.1 miles (1269.9 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 943.6 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Roswell, New Mexico
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 263 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
- You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator