How far is Chaparral, NM from Eunice, NM?

The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Eunice, NM is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.58 mi
04h 47m
Flight
190.73 mi
306.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.73 mi
Kilometers
306.95 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.58 mi
Kilometers
388.79 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eunice
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 PM MDT
Return by in Chaparral
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaparral
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Eunice
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chaparral
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
Loving
NM

Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Chaparral
120.7 mi
02h 23m
To Eunice
120.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prescott Anthony Drive

    2641 ft · 2 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hermosa Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hermosa Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McCombs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · McCombs Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on McCombs Street

    7.1 mi · 13 min · McCombs Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    2830 ft · 58 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    868 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue

    1287 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Montana Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Montana Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    686 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Montana Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  15. 15

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West NM Highway 176

    28.5 mi · 42 min · West NM Highway 176

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1854 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Avenue J

    37 m · 5 sec · West Avenue J

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue J

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 42%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 14%
West NM Highway 176
28.5 mi · 12%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 8%
Montana Avenue
14.4 mi · 6%
Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
11.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
190.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loving
02h 23m from Chaparral
Leave By
7:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Eunice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Chaparral and 120.9 miles from Eunice.

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

The direct path is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 7:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Eunice. Straight-line distance: 190.73 mi (306.95 km).

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#1 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Eunice

#2 Eunice

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates32.4373400, -103.1590800
Altitude1051
CountryUnited States
Start: Chaparral (-106.38566, 32.02376)
End: Eunice (-103.15908, 32.43734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.27 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.53
17.04 gal · 64.54 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.27 $64.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.29 $72.57
Premium $4.63 $39.41 $78.81
Diesel $5.42 $46.14 $92.27

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

There is no time difference between Chaparral and Eunice. The current time is 12:23:38.

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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.