How far is Chaparral, NM from Paradise Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Paradise Hills, NM is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 55m.
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 Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
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 Paradise Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Paradise Hills.
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Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive
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Turn left onto East Lisa Drive
4.7 mi · 9 min · East Lisa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto War Road
1107 ft · 22 sec · War Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward O'Hara Road
8 m · 1 sec · O'Hara Road
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Exit the roundabout onto O'Hara Road
8 mi · 12 min · O'Hara Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 18 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
204.8 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 423 West: Paseo del Norte
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
4.9 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
958 ft · 21 sec · Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Paradise Boulevard Northwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Paradise Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Erlitz Drive Northwest
785 ft · 41 sec · Erlitz Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Ironwood Drive Northwest
103 m · 16 sec · Ironwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive Northwest
868 ft · 38 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Paradise Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 27m
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 Paradise Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Paradise Hills?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 136.1 miles from Chaparral and 135.8 miles from Paradise Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Paradise Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Paradise Hills. Straight-line distance: 220.24 mi (354.45 km).
#1 Chaparral
Situated in the high desert environment of the Chihuahuan Desert at an elevation of 4,065 feet, this census-designated place lies in southeastern New Mexico just north of the Texas state line.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0237600, -106.3856600 |
| Altitude | 1239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise Hills
Situated on Bernalillo County's West Mesa at an elevation of 5,325 feet, this unincorporated community is an established residential suburb overlooking the Rio Grande Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006000, -106.7011400 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Hills (-106.70114, 35.2006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $4.41 | $42.32 | $84.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $46.41 | $92.81 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $58.04 | $116.08 |
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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