How far is Chaparral, NM from Raton, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Raton, NM is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Guadalupe 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 Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Raton.
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Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
2 m · 2 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive
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Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive
2662 ft · 2 min · El Paseo Real Drive
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Turn left onto County Line Drive
2643 ft · 1 min · County Line Drive
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Turn right onto Luna Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Luna Drive
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Turn left onto Angelina Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · Angelina Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54
25.6 mi · 27 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto State Road 219
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219
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Continue on North US Highway 84
41.5 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
112.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Raton, Folsom
896 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Cook Avenue
2060 ft · 41 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
927 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1902 ft · 42 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
147 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Clark Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Raton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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122 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Raton?
The road trip is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km) and usually takes 08h 08m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.6 miles from Chaparral and 199.1 miles from Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 $53.28 one way or $106.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Raton.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
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 Vaughn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Raton. Straight-line distance: 354.89 mi (571.14 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 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raton (-104.43915, 36.90336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 642 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $59.92 | $119.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $65.07 | $130.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $76.19 | $152.38 |
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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