How far is Chaparral, NM from Las Vegas, NM?

The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Las Vegas, NM is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.01 mi
06h 21m
Flight
255.53 mi
411.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.53 mi
Kilometers
411.23 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.01 mi
Kilometers
469.95 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Vegas
Fri, Apr 17, 1:49 PM MDT
Return by in Chaparral
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaparral
2026-04-17T07:28
Arrive Las Vegas
Fri, Apr 17, 1:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 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
11:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carrizozo
NM

Town of the United States

From Chaparral
146.2 mi
03h 10m
To Las Vegas
145.8 mi
03h 10m

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
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 35 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Las Vegas.

  1. 1

    Start on Prescott Anthony Drive

    2 m · 2 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive

    2662 ft · 2 min · El Paseo Real Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Drive

    2643 ft · 1 min · County Line Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Luna Drive

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Luna Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Angelina Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Angelina Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54

    25.6 mi · 27 min · US Highway 54

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 54 South

    34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 54,70

    9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70

  11. 11

    Turn left

    121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    19.9 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Road 219

    15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    41.5 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East University

    1842 ft · 40 sec · East University

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto National Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 84
47.6 mi · 16%
US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 54
25.6 mi · 9%
State Road 219
15.2 mi · 5%
US 54,70
14.9 mi · 5%
US 54
14.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

122 mi · 02h 44m

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 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
255.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrizozo
03h 10m from Chaparral
Leave By
11:18 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Las Vegas?

The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?

Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from Chaparral and 145.8 miles from Las Vegas.

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

The direct path is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 $39.04 one way or $78.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Las Vegas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 255.53 mi (411.23 km).

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#1 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Las Vegas

#2 Las Vegas

Town in New Mexico, USA

Population12,826
Coordinates35.5939300, -105.2239000
Altitude1958
CountryUnited States
Start: Chaparral (-106.38566, 32.02376)
End: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.01 L · about $39.04
Round trip
$78.09
20.62 gal · 78.02 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.04 $78.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.91 $87.82
Premium $4.63 $47.68 $95.37
Diesel $5.42 $55.83 $111.66

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 Las Vegas. The current time is 07:28:47.

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.