How far is Aztec, NM from Chaparral, NM?

The driving distance from Aztec, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 435.9 miles (701.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
435.92 mi
06h 36m
Flight
343.95 mi
553.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.95 mi
Kilometers
553.53 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
435.92 mi
Kilometers
701.54 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaparral
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 PM MDT
Return by in Aztec
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aztec
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Chaparral
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aztec
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jarales
NM

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Aztec
217.7 mi
03h 18m
To Chaparral
218.2 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aztec and Chaparral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aztec and Chaparral.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chaco Street

    566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    8 mi · 13 min · South Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1737 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    243.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

    1231 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East O'Hara Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East O'Hara Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward War Road

    75 m · 4 sec · War Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto War Road

    1119 ft · 27 sec · War Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Lisa Drive

    4.7 mi · 9 min · West Lisa Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive

    1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aztec and Chaparral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
244 mi · 56%
South Bloomfield Boulevard
152 mi · 35%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 4%
East O'Hara Road
8.08 mi · 2%
South Main Avenue
8.01 mi · 2%
West Lisa Drive
4.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92 mi
343.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarales
03h 18m from Aztec
Leave By
10:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aztec and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chaparral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aztec to Chaparral?

The road trip is about 435.9 miles (701.5 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.7 miles from Aztec and 218.2 miles from Chaparral.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 92 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.24 one way or $116.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aztec and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chaparral.

Stop Ideas Near Jarales

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarales, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarales.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

53 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aztec and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 343.95 mi (553.53 km).

Aztec

#1 Aztec

City in New Mexico, USA

Population6,332
Coordinates36.8222300, -107.9928500
Altitude1721
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Start: (-107.993029, 36.822282)
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 702 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.38 gal
58.23 L · about $58.24
Round trip
$116.49
30.76 gal · 116.46 L
Estimated CO2
136.7 kg one way
Round trip: 273.4 kg / 603 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $58.24 $116.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $65.50 $131.01
Premium $4.63 $71.13 $142.27
Diesel $5.42 $83.28 $166.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aztec and Chaparral. The current time is 05:31:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.