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Trip from Corrales, NM to Roswell, NM
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
209.6 mi
337 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
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6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corrales, NM
Rodrigo Zarate
Roswell, NM
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Corrales, NM to Roswell, NM is 209.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m via 8th Street and US Highway 285, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip traverses the Desert Southwest, moving from one NM location to another. The route offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, so expect some variety in your driving conditions. It's a straightforward drive, making it a good option for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.8 miles from Corrales, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Street | 91.9 mi | 1h 41m |
| Coronado Freeway | 55.7 mi | 58m |
| US Highway 285 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| Oak Street | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| North Main Street | 5.9 mi | 11m |
| Alameda Boulevard Northwest | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Corrales Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| San Mateo Boulevard Northeast | 3.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
8th Street
— 91.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,021 veh/hr typical · worst 3,556
Quietest
2 AM
~333 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corrales, NM and Roswell, NM.
1
Start on Perea Lane
70 ft
·
7 sec
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Perea Lane
2
Turn left onto NM 448
3.5 mi
·
7 min
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Corrales Road
3
Turn left onto NM 528
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Alameda Boulevard Northwest
4
Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
482 ft
·
9 sec
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Pan American Freeway Northeast
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
6
Merge onto I 25
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pan American Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 230
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
460 ft
·
10 sec
·
Osuna Road Northeast
9
Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
11
Merge onto I 40
56 mi
·
58 min
·
Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
13
Keep slight left at fork
470 ft
·
15 sec
14
Turn right onto US 285
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US Highway 285
15
Continue on US 60; US 285
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Oak Street
16
Continue on US 54; US 60; US 285
92 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
8th Street
17
Continue on US 285
5.9 mi
·
11 min
·
North Main Street
18
Turn right onto US 70; US 380
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 2nd Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 70; US 380
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Corrales to maximize your daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before longer stretches, as services can be spread out in this region. The longest continuous stretch is over 90 miles, so plan accordingly for fuel and rest stops before you begin that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.8 miles from Corrales, NM, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.8 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corrales, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corrales, NM
This is one driving day of about 209.6 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Corrales, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 8th Street for about 91.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Corrales, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 8th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
US-285 Vaughn Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Mesa Rest Area
0 mi from route
Cline's Corners
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Lisa's Truck Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2 mi from route
TA
2.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 69.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge onto I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward San Mateo Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 230
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge onto I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
5
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.71 one way
$61.41 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| premium | $4.49 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $46.20 | $92.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.34 | $13.41 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Corrales, NM
Late night in Corrales on Friday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Roswell, NM
Late night in Roswell on Friday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petroglyph National Monument
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 7.2
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 209.6-mile drive is a mix, with 41% on highways. You'll encounter a long stretch of 91.9 miles on 8th Street before transitioning to highway travel. Expect some urban merging as you leave Corrales, followed by more open cruising on US Highway 285. The road profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varying road conditions.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.9 mi on 8th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near I 25 / Pan American Freeway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 209.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (I 25 / Pan American Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 40 / Coronado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,867 ft
3,574 ft
Total Climb
2,194 ft
Total Descent
3,638 ft
Highest Point
6,867 ft
~76.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,292 ft
Notable High Points
6,636 ft at ~30.4 miles
+346 ft prominence
6,867 ft at ~76.1 miles
+260 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corrales, NM to Roswell, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
69.5 mi in
|
~1h 25m
About the Cities
Starting in Corrales, NM
Full guide →For the town in Spain, see Alburquerque Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico. Despite this, Albuquerque is often overshadowed as a tourist destination by Santa Fe, 60 miles (97 km) to the north. But any visit to New Mexico would be incomplete without taking in what Albuquerque has to offer, as New Mexico's only major city has pleasant scenery, colorful history, and a wealth of great attractions in its own right.
Arriving in Roswell, NM
Full guide →Founded 1869
Roswell is a city in the southeastern region of the state of New Mexico, United States of America. It has attained a quirky sort of fame/notoriety as the result of an alleged UFO crash (!) in 1947.
Top landmarks
- • International UFO Museum And Research Center — museum in Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.
- • Chaves County Courthouse — county courthouse of Chaves County, New Mexico
- • Mimms Museum of Technology and Art — Technology and Art museum in Roswell, Georgia, USA with a focus on computing his...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 209.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.9 miles on 8th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (I 25 / Pan American Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 40 / Coronado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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