How far is Chaparral, NM from North Valley, NM?

The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to North Valley, NM is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
267.77 mi
03h 57m
Flight
218.05 mi
350.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.05 mi
Kilometers
350.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.77 mi
Kilometers
430.94 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM MDT
Return by in Chaparral
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaparral
2026-04-18T08:12
Arrive North Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:04 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
Elephant Butte
NM

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

From Chaparral
132.5 mi
01h 58m
To North Valley
135.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and North Valley.

  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

    200.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road

    157 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Griegos Road Northeast

    2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right

    602 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
228 mi · 85%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 7%
O'Hara Road
8.21 mi · 3%
East Lisa Drive
4.65 mi · 2%
2nd Street Northwest
3.15 mi · 1%
Prescott Anthony Drive
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

201 mi · 03h 22m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elephant Butte
01h 58m from Chaparral
Leave By
9:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near North Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to North Valley?

The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Chaparral and 135.3 miles from North Valley.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 9:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near North Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elephant Butte, 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 Elephant Butte.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

6 mi away
8 South Date St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

102 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

111 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and North Valley. Straight-line distance: 218.05 mi (350.91 km).

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#1 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
North Valley

#2 North Valley

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population11,333
Coordinates35.1733800, -106.6233600
Altitude1522
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)
End: Camino de Los Hijos Northwest (-106.62323, 35.173981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $35.79
Round trip
$71.57
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.79 $71.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.25 $80.50
Premium $4.63 $43.71 $87.41
Diesel $5.42 $51.17 $102.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaparral and North Valley. The current time is 08:12:39.

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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.