Origin
Roswell, NM
Late night in Roswell on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, NM to Hurley, 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
5h 41m
Distance
280.3 mi
451 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, NM
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Hurley, NM
César O'neill
Trip Overview
Roswell to Hurley is 280.3 miles and takes about 5h 41m via US 70, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Mexico, traversing the Desert Southwest region for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, offering a straightforward drive across varied terrain. It's a solid choice for a single-day excursion when you want to cover ground without excessive complexity.
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
140.1 miles from Roswell, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd Street | 103.1 mi | 2h 12m |
| US 70 | 63.3 mi | 1h 12m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 51.7 mi | 52m |
| US-180 | 33.6 mi | 39m |
| US 54 | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| West Picacho Avenue | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW) | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— 103.1 mi, about 2h 12m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~775 veh/hr typical · worst 1,153
Quietest
2 AM
~148 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 63 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 Roswell, NM and Hurley, NM.
1
Start on US 70; US 380
103 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bookout Road
3
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 54; US 70
4
Take the exit onto US 54; US 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 54; US 70
5
Take the exit onto US 70
63 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 70
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto US 70
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Picacho Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 70
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Picacho Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 70
Toward Arizona
10
Merge onto I 10
52 mi
·
52 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 180
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 180
Toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
12
Turn right onto US 180
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)
13
Continue on US 180
34 mi
·
39 min
·
US-180
14
Turn right onto Carrasco Avenue
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
Carrasco Avenue
15
Continue on Carasco Avenue
385 ft
·
22 sec
·
Carasco Avenue
16
Turn left onto Diaz Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Diaz Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Diaz Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 41m duration, leaving Roswell in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to pause. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer surface road sections, as services might be more spread out. The $44 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting, but always check current prices. This route is well within a single day's drive, so you can adjust your departure time based on your preferences.
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 140.1 miles from Roswell, NM, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.1 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 62 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.1 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hurley, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roswell, 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 Roswell, NM
This is one driving day of about 280.3 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Roswell, 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 West 2nd Street for about 103.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.1 miles from Roswell, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West 2nd Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 280.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Depart onto US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
118.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
189.8 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward Arizona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Arizona
5
242 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
|
US 180
Take the exit onto US 180 toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Ha...
5
280.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m in
|
Diaz Avenue
Turn left onto Diaz Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.06 one way
$82.13 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $45.59 | $91.17 |
| premium | $4.49 | $49.50 | $99.01 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $61.79 | $123.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.43 | $13.45 |
| Efficient EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.53 | $11.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.1 | 1 | $39.24 | $17.94 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Hurley, NM
Late night in Hurley on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 40% highway driving, meaning you'll transition from faster routes to surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 103.1 miles on West 2nd Street. You'll notice the change in speed and scenery as you move from the more direct highway segments to the more rural feel of the surface roads. Prepare for a change in pace as you leave the main highway.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.1 mi on West 2nd 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 early in the drive near US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street.
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 280.3 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: near the start (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 189.8 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,486 ft
3,574 ft
Total Climb
5,909 ft
Total Descent
3,758 ft
Highest Point
7,486 ft
~80.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,911 ft
Notable High Points
7,486 ft at ~80.1 miles
+1,586 ft prominence
4,406 ft at ~200.2 miles
+180 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.
Between Roswell, NM and Hurley, NM, road signs point toward Arizona and Hatch.
Arizona
189.8 mi in
|
~4h
|
via US 70
Hatch
242 mi in
|
~4h 53m
|
via US 180
About the Cities
Starting 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...
Arriving in Hurley, NM
Full guide →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 5h 41m. Total distance: 280.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.1 miles on West 2nd Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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: near the start (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 189.8 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hurley, NM before the return drive.
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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