How far is Chaparral, NM from Española, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Española, NM is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaparral and Española.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Española.
-
1
Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive
-
2
Turn left onto East Lisa Drive
4.7 mi · 9 min · East Lisa Drive
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto War Road
1107 ft · 22 sec · War Road
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward O'Hara Road
8 m · 1 sec · O'Hara Road
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto O'Hara Road
8 mi · 12 min · O'Hara Road
-
6
Take the ramp slight right
1323 ft · 32 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 18 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
-
9
Continue straight
26.1 mi · 28 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
255.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
4.2 mi · 8 min
-
14
Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
-
15
Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
-
16
Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
-
17
Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
-
18
Turn left onto Lower San Pedro Drive
963 ft · 26 sec · Lower San Pedro Drive
-
19
Merge slight left
3232 ft · 1 min
-
20
Continue on Los Alamos Highway
1159 ft · 23 sec · Los Alamos Highway
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
59 m · 12 sec · North Paseo de Onate
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Paseo de Onate
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Española.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
255 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Española.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Española?
The road trip is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Chaparral and 173.7 miles from Española.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Española.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Española. Straight-line distance: 274.68 mi (442.05 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 Española
City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
| Population | 9,981 |
| Coordinates | 35.9911300, -106.0805800 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Paseo de Onate (-106.080581, 35.991161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 557 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $46.20 | $92.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.96 | $103.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.43 | $112.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.06 | $132.13 |
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 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.