Los Chavez, NM to Roswell, NM is 212.4 miles and takes about 4h 23m via 2nd Street and US 70, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest, offering a consistent landscape. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on well-traveled roads, making it a practical choice for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two New Mexico locations with minimal fuss.
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
106.2 miles from Los Chavez, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
2nd Street
107.3 mi
2h 18m
I 25 Business
50.6 mi
51m
US 70
47.1 mi
59m
North Main Street
3.9 mi
6m
NM 314
2.6 mi
4m
I-25
0.3 mi
<1m
Square Deal Road
0.1 mi
<1m
West 2nd Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— 107.3 mi, about 2h 18m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~439 veh/hr typical
· worst 653
Quietest
1 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 50 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 Los Chavez, NM and Roswell, NM.
1
Start on Square Deal Road
0.1 mi·26 sec·Square Deal Road
2
Turn right onto NM 314
2.6 mi·4 min·NM 314
3
Continue on I 25 Business
3.9 mi·6 min·North Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 Business
51 mi·51 min·I 25 Business
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·56 sec
Toward San Antonio
6
Continue on I-25
0.3 mi·29 sec·I-25
7
Continue on US 380
107 mi·2 hr 18 min·2nd Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; US 380
47 mi·59 min·US 70; US 380
9
Arrive at destination
US 70; US 380
Trip Plan
For this 4h 23m drive, leaving Los Chavez in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With a total distance of 212.4 miles, you'll likely only need one stop, so plan it around the halfway point or where you might need to refuel. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing. Pay attention to road conditions on US 70, as it's a primary artery through a somewhat rural region. Given the manageable duration, you have flexibility to depart later if needed, but an early start is generally best.
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 106.2 miles from Los Chavez, NM, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.2 miles or 2h 6m 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 34m
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 Los Chavez, 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 Los Chavez, NM
This is one driving day of about 212.4 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Los Chavez, 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 2nd Street for about 107.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 165.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NM 314
Turn right onto NM 314
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip|~11m in|I 25 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
57.2 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward San Antonio
4
165.4 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|US 70; US 380
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; US 380
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.49 one way
$58.97 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$32.99
$65.98
premium
$4.29
$35.87
$71.73
diesel
$4.80
$40.11
$80.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.7
0
$22.30
$10.20
Efficient EV
53.1
0
$18.59
$8.50
EV Truck/SUV
85
1
$29.74
$13.59
Gas CO2
74 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Los Chavez, NM
Late night
in Los Chavez on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
90°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:20PM MDT until July 18 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:13PM MDT until July 18 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Roswell, NM
Late night
in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:20PM MDT until July 18 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:13PM MDT until July 18 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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
4 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 23m 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...
29 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 47% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 107.3 miles on 2nd Street. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, with the transition point occurring around the 107-mile mark. Expect some urban merging early on as you navigate out of the Los Chavez area, followed by more open road as you head east.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.3 mi on 2nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NM 314.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NM 314): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (I 25 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,923 ft3,574 ft
Total Climb
2,862 ft
Total Descent
4,111 ft
Highest Point
6,923 ft
~136.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,349 ft
Notable High Points
4,858 ft at ~30.3 miles+39 ft prominence
5,793 ft at ~91 miles+224 ft prominence
6,923 ft at ~136.6 miles+1,037 ft prominence
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 Los Chavez, NM to Roswell, NM, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
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...
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.3 miles on 2nd Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 0.1 miles (NM 314): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (I 25 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
