How far is Chaparral, NM from Socorro, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Socorro, NM is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
Driving 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 03h 19m.
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.
Village 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 Socorro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Socorro.
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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
120.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 BUS West, US 60 West: Socorro, Magdalena
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
12 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Socorro.
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
121 mi · 02h 01m
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 Socorro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Socorro?
The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Chaparral and 90.8 miles from Socorro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 10:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Socorro.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 143.6 mi (231.1 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 Socorro
City in New Mexico
| Population | 8,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.0584000, -106.8914200 |
| Altitude | 1403 |
| Country | United States |
End: Socorro (-106.89142, 34.0584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.34 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.76 | $69.53 |
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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