How far is Albuquerque, NM from Chaparral, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Chaparral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Chaparral.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
575 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
1453 ft · 40 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
1367 ft · 29 sec · Coal Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Coal Avenue Southeast
2203 ft · 1 min · Coal Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 25 South
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
225.7 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pan American Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
1231 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East O'Hara Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · East O'Hara Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward War Road
75 m · 4 sec · War Road
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Exit the roundabout onto War Road
1119 ft · 27 sec · War Road
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Turn right onto West Lisa Drive
4.7 mi · 9 min · West Lisa Drive
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Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Chaparral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
226 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Chaparral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Chaparral?
The road trip is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Albuquerque and 129.6 miles from Chaparral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Chaparral.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elephant Butte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 212.03 mi (341.23 km).
#1 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chaparral
Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0237600, -106.3856600 |
| Altitude | 1239 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.88 | $77.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.23 | $84.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.44 | $98.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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