How far is Chaparral, NM from Lovington, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Lovington, NM is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaparral and Lovington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Lovington.
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Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
2641 ft · 2 min · Prescott Anthony Drive
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Turn right onto Hermosa Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hermosa Drive
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Turn left onto McCombs Drive
1 mi · 2 min · McCombs Drive
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Continue on McCombs Street
7.1 mi · 13 min · McCombs Street
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Turn left onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
2830 ft · 58 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
868 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Montana Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit left
686 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Montana Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn left onto South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue R
1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue D
7 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Lovington.
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 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.
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 Lovington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Lovington?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 123.8 miles from Chaparral and 122 miles from Lovington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 8:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Lovington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 188.08 mi (302.68 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 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,474 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.14 | $80.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
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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