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

718.9 miles 1156.9 km · straight line
856.6 miles actual route 1378.5 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Omaha to Roswell, New Mexico is 718.9 miles (1156.9 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located SW of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.6 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $69–$128* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM