Trip from Roswell, NM to Agua Fria, NM

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

194.3 mi

313 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, NM to Agua Fria, NM covers 194.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, US 54, I 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.8 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

97.2 miles from Roswell, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Roswell, NM to Agua Fria, NM covers 194.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 97.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 US 70; US 285 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 10 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 (US 70; US 285 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 187.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 187.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70; US 285 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 70; US 285 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

187.3 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail

5

187.5 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6

188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | NM 466 / Saint Michaels Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto NM 466 / Saint Michaels Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

191.2 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in | NM 14 / Cerrillos Road

Turn left onto NM 14 / Cerrillos Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	97.8 mi	1h 52m
US 54	83.2 mi	1h 39m
I 25	5.9 mi	5m
Saint Michaels Drive	2.4 mi	4m
Agua Fria Street	1.6 mi	3m
Old Pecos Trail	1.2 mi	2m
Cerrillos Road	0.9 mi	1m
Siler Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 97.8 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, NM and Agua Fria, NM.

1

Start on US 70; US 380

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West 2nd Street

2

Turn left onto US 70; US 285

98 mi · 1 hr 52 min · North Main Street

3

Continue on US 54; US 60; US 285

83 mi · 1 hr 39 min · US 54; US 60; US 285

4

Turn left onto US 285

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 285

5

Merge onto I 25

5.9 mi · 5 min · I 25

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail

7

Keep slight right at fork

499 ft · 13 sec

8

Turn straight onto NM 466

1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail

9

Keep slight left at fork onto NM 466

2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint Michaels Drive

Use the left lane.

10

Turn left onto NM 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cerrillos Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

11

Turn right onto Siler Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Siler Road

12

Turn left onto Agua Fria Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Agua Fria Street

13

Turn left

123 ft · 9 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 97.2 miles from Roswell, NM, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.8 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 43 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 97.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agua Fria, 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 194.3 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 North Main Street for about 97.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.2 mi from Roswell, NM · 1h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Rosa, NM

97 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

Dexter, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Rosa, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.2 miles from Roswell, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Main Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.8 miles.

Arriving in Agua Fria, NM

The final approach into Agua Fria, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Agua Fria, NM.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.34 one way

$58.69 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$32.21	$64.42
premium	$4.56	$34.87	$69.75
diesel	$5.61	$42.90	$85.80

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: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.3	$20.40	$9.33
Efficient EV	48.6	$17.00	$7.77
EV Truck/SUV	77.7	$27.20	$12.44

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Roswell, NM

Evening in Roswell on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 25 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:30PM MDT until April 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 14 at 12:30PM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Destination

Agua Fria, NM

Evening in Agua Fria on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Santa Rosa, NM

97 mi in

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

17 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

3h 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Roswell, NM to Agua Fria, NM covers 194.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, US 54, I 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.2 miles from Roswell, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 70; US 285 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 187.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 187.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Roswell, NM to Agua Fria, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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