How far is Chaparral, NM from Aztec, NM?

The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Aztec, NM is about 434.9 miles (699.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 57m 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
434.87 mi
07h 58m
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
434.87 mi
Kilometers
699.86 km
Drive Time
07h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aztec
Fri, Apr 17, 1:51 PM MDT
Return by in Chaparral
Fri, Apr 17, 9:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaparral
2026-04-17T05:52
Arrive Aztec
Fri, Apr 17, 1:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:59 PM to 3:29 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
8:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chaparral
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 Chaparral
217.7 mi
03h 59m
To Aztec
217.2 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prescott Anthony Drive

    1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lisa Drive

    4.7 mi · 9 min · East Lisa Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto War Road

    1107 ft · 22 sec · War Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward O'Hara Road

    8 m · 1 sec · O'Hara Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto O'Hara Road

    8 mi · 12 min · O'Hara Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17.6 mi · 18 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    215.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1900 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    8 mi · 13 min · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Chaco Street

    566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
243 mi · 56%
US 550
152 mi · 35%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 4%
O'Hara Road
8.21 mi · 2%
North 1st Street
8.05 mi · 2%
East Lisa Drive
4.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

215 mi · 03h 38m

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
07h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91 mi
343.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarales
03h 59m from Chaparral
Leave By
8:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Aztec.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 434.9 miles (699.9 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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 Chaparral and 217.2 miles from Aztec.

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 91 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 $58.13 one way or $116.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Aztec.

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 Chaparral and Aztec. Straight-line distance: 343.95 mi (553.53 km).

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#1 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Aztec

#2 Aztec

City in New Mexico, USA

Population6,332
Coordinates36.8222300, -107.9928500
Altitude1721
CountryUnited States
Start: Chaparral (-106.38566, 32.02376)
End: Aztec (-107.99285, 36.82223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.35 gal
58.09 L · about $58.13
Round trip
$116.26
30.7 gal · 116.18 L
Estimated CO2
136.4 kg one way
Round trip: 272.8 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $58.13 $116.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $65.38 $130.75
Premium $4.63 $70.99 $141.99
Diesel $5.42 $83.12 $166.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaparral and Aztec. The current time is 05:52:42.

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.