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

515 miles 828.8 km · straight line
618 miles estimated 994.6 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

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

The distance from Newton, Kansas to Roswell, New Mexico is 515 miles (828.8 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SW of Newton, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 618 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, Kansas to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newton, Kansas & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients