How far is Belen, NM from Chaparral, NM?

The driving distance from Belen, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.81 mi
03h 22m
Flight
183.73 mi
295.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.73 mi
Kilometers
295.69 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.81 mi
Kilometers
363.41 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaparral
Wed, Apr 29, 1:41 PM MDT
Return by in Belen
Wed, Apr 29, 5:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belen
2026-04-29T10:19
Arrive Chaparral
Wed, Apr 29, 1:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belen
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Truth or Consequences
NM

City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

From Belen
112.8 mi
01h 41m
To Chaparral
113 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Reinken Avenue

    13 m · 7 sec · West Reinken Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    192.1 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1231 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East O'Hara Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East O'Hara Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward War Road

    75 m · 4 sec · War Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto War Road

    1119 ft · 27 sec · War Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Lisa Drive

    4.7 mi · 9 min · West Lisa Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive

    1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
194 mi · 86%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 8%
East O'Hara Road
8.08 mi · 4%
West Lisa Drive
4.65 mi · 2%
Prescott Anthony Drive
0.99 mi
War Road
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Keep slight left

192 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Truth or Consequences
01h 41m from Belen
Leave By
10:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Belen and Partly Sunny near Chaparral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Truth or Consequences is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Belen and 113 miles from Chaparral.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belen and Partly Sunny near Chaparral.

Stop Ideas Near Truth or Consequences

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Truth or Consequences, 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 Truth or Consequences.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

1 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

102 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

107 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belen and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 183.73 mi (295.69 km).

Belen

#1 Belen

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,496
Coordinates34.6628400, -106.7764200
Altitude1466
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: West Reinken Avenue (-106.776431, 34.662787)
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.16 L · about $30.18
Round trip
$60.36
15.94 gal · 60.32 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.18 $60.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.94 $67.89
Premium $4.63 $36.86 $73.72
Diesel $5.42 $43.16 $86.32

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Belen and Chaparral. The current time is 10:19:15.

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.