How far is Chaparral, NM from Peralta, NM?

The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Peralta, NM is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
241.84 mi
04h 21m
Flight
195.17 mi
314.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.17 mi
Kilometers
314.09 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.84 mi
Kilometers
389.2 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peralta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM MDT
Return by in Chaparral
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaparral
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Peralta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
121.1 mi
02h 10m
To Peralta
120.7 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    176.5 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas

    1279 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street Southwest

    726 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Peralta Boulevard

    15 m · 2 sec · Peralta Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peralta Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
204 mi · 84%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 7%
O'Hara Road
8.21 mi · 3%
East Lisa Drive
4.65 mi · 2%
Main Street Northeast
4.38 mi · 2%
Prescott Anthony Drive
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

176 mi · 02h 57m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
195.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elephant Butte
02h 10m from Chaparral
Leave By
8:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Peralta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 121.1 miles from Chaparral and 120.7 miles from Peralta.

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

The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 8:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.30 one way or $64.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Peralta. Straight-line distance: 195.17 mi (314.09 km).

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#1 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Peralta

#2 Peralta

Town in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates34.8370000, -106.6905800
Altitude1481
CountryUnited States
Start: Chaparral (-106.38566, 32.02376)
End: Peralta (-106.69058, 34.837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

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

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.3 L · about $32.30
Round trip
$64.61
17.06 gal · 64.6 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.30 $64.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.33 $72.66
Premium $4.63 $39.45 $78.90
Diesel $5.42 $46.19 $92.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaparral and Peralta. The current time is 22:03:19.

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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.