Palm Springs, California to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692 miles 1113.6 km · straight line
830.3 miles estimated 1336.3 km · driving distance
16h 42min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to Roswell, New Mexico is 692 miles (1113.6 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located E of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 830.3 miles, taking about 16h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 42min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 2min $66–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 43min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients