Roswell, New Mexico to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

877.2 miles 1411.7 km · straight line
1052.6 miles estimated 1694 km · driving distance
21h 11min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Roswell, New Mexico from St. Louis?

The distance from Roswell, New Mexico to St. Louis is 877.2 miles (1411.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Roswell, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.6 miles, taking about 21h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 Roswell, New Mexico and St. Louis. 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 Roswell, New Mexico to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 11min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 25min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 32min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roswell, New Mexico & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients