How far is Chaparral, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaparral and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Alamogordo.
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Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
2 m · 2 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive
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Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive
2662 ft · 2 min · El Paseo Real Drive
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Turn left onto County Line Drive
2643 ft · 1 min · County Line Drive
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Turn right onto Luna Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Luna Drive
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Turn left onto Angelina Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · Angelina Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54
25.6 mi · 27 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
2.3 mi · 4 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
3025 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North White Sands Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Alamogordo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 54 South
Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Sands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Chaparral and 37.3 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near White Sands
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 White Sands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 65.39 mi (105.24 km).
#1 Chaparral
Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0237600, -106.3856600 |
| Altitude | 1239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
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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