Drive or Fly: Roswell, NM to Santa Teresa, NM?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ROW–ELP. At 212 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 27m

Distance

212 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

86 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 54m

20m in the air

Air Distance

163 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roswell, NM → ROW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → Santa Teresa, NM 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Roswell, NM ROW — Roswell Air Center Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Santa Teresa, NM ELP — El Paso International Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ROW and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 42m

4h 50m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US1190S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roswell, NM → Roswell Pecos Trails Transit (ROS6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 290m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → Santa Teresa, NM 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From ROS6 — Roswell Pecos Trails Transit 0 mi, ~10m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 11 mi, ~17m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 27m	2h 54m	5h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$182	$18
Carbon footprint	86 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

212 mi 4h 26m

via US 70; US 380, US 54, US Highway 54 South

Alternative (+25 min)

253.2 mi 4h 52m

via US 62; US 180, US 285, I 10

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Roswell, NM to Santa Teresa, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.