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

947.7 miles 1525.2 km · straight line
1137.2 miles estimated 1830.2 km · driving distance
22h 53min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Reno from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Reno to Roswell, New Mexico is 947.7 miles (1525.2 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located ESE of Reno. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1137.2 miles, taking about 22h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Reno in Nevada 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 Reno 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 Reno to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 53min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 28min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 45min $136–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reno & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m 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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients