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

How far is Mexico City from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Mexico City to Roswell, New Mexico is 1020.2 miles (1641.9 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located NNW of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1224.3 miles, taking about 24h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Roswell, New Mexico is in New Mexico, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Mexico City 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.