Drive or Fly: La Luz, NM to Roswell, 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 LRU–ROW. At 113 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 28m

Distance

113.1 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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

4h 11m

10m in the air

Air Distance

87 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

La Luz, NM → LRU 111m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROW → Roswell, NM 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

La Luz, NM LRU — Las Cruces International Airport 74 mi, ~111m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LRU and ROW. 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 50m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1190S

Door-to-Door Timeline

La Luz, NM → Alamogordo Bus Station (AMG6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From AMG6 — Alamogordo Bus Station 3 mi, ~10m drive

To ROS6 — Roswell Pecos Trails Transit 0 mi, ~10m 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	2h 28m	4h 11m	2h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$123	$10
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	5 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 13, 2026.

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