How far is Bloomfield, NM from Chaparral, NM?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 427.6 miles (688.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.4 miles (541.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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
427.54 mi
06h 26m
Flight
336.44 mi
541.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.44 mi
Kilometers
541.45 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
427.54 mi
Kilometers
688.06 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaparral
Tue, May 5, 11:01 AM MDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Tue, May 5, 5:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-05T04:35
Arrive Chaparral
Tue, May 5, 11:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 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
11:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield
213.6 mi
03h 13m
To Chaparral
214 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    97 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    127 m · 23 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    243.4 mi · 4 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1231 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East O'Hara Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East O'Hara Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward War Road

    75 m · 4 sec · War Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto War Road

    1119 ft · 27 sec · War Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Lisa Drive

    4.7 mi · 9 min · West Lisa Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive

    1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
244 mi · 57%
South Bloomfield Boulevard
152 mi · 35%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 4%
East O'Hara Road
8.08 mi · 2%
West Lisa Drive
4.65 mi · 1%
Prescott Anthony Drive
0.99 mi
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 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.2 mi
336.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarales
03h 13m from Bloomfield
Leave By
11:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield to Chaparral?

The road trip is about 427.6 miles (688.1 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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 213.6 miles from Bloomfield and 214 miles from Chaparral.

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

The direct path is about 336.4 miles (541.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.2 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 $57.15 one way or $114.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 336.44 mi (541.45 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,643
Coordinates36.7111200, -107.9845100
Altitude1663
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: US 550 North (-107.984477, 36.711072)
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 688 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.09 gal
57.11 L · about $57.15
Round trip
$114.29
30.18 gal · 114.22 L
Estimated CO2
134.1 kg one way
Round trip: 268.2 kg / 591 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $57.15 $114.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $64.27 $128.54
Premium $4.63 $69.79 $139.58
Diesel $5.42 $81.71 $163.42

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Chaparral. The current time is 04:35:30.

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.