How far is White Sands, NM from Roswell, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between White Sands and Roswell is 133.27 miles (214.48 km).

Flight distance from White Sands, NM to Roswell, NM is 133.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from White Sands to Roswell with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from White Sands, New Mexico to Roswell, New Mexico is: 165.98 miles (267.11 km) by car.

Driving from White Sands to Roswell will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.

Roswell image
#1 White Sands

Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States

Population 1651
GPS Coordinates 32°22'51"N 106°28'46"W
Latitude 32.3809300
Longitude -106.4794400
Altitude 1292
Country United States
Roswell image
#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Roswell is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the International UFO Museum and Research Center and the Roswell Museum and Art Center.

Population 47596
GPS Coordinates 33°23'40"N 104°31'30"W
Latitude 33.3943700
Longitude -104.5249100
Altitude 1090
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between White Sands and Roswell

The distance between White Sands and Roswell is 267 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between White Sands and Roswell. The current time is 17:17:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.17 liters (5.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between White Sands and Roswell.
The estimated cost of gas to go from White Sands to Roswell is $20.33 (diesel $26.74).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $20.33 $22.47 $24.13 $26.74

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between White Sands and Roswell (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Roswell image

Driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to White Sands 49.35 miles (79 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to White Sands 243.47 miles (392 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Clovis, NM to White Sands 274.77 miles (442 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Farmington, NM to White Sands 424.22 miles (683 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Gallup, NM to White Sands 359.26 miles (578 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Hobbs, NM to White Sands 236.62 miles (381 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to White Sands 26.49 miles (43 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to White Sands 259 miles (417 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to White Sands 266.23 miles (428 km)

Roswell image

Driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to White Sands 66.83 miles (108 km)

Driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to White Sands 264.39 miles (425 km)

Gas Cost Calculator