How far is Chaparral, NM from Sunland Park, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaparral and Sunland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Sunland Park.
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Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
2641 ft · 2 min · Prescott Anthony Drive
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Turn right onto Hermosa Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hermosa Drive
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Turn left onto McCombs Drive
1 mi · 2 min · McCombs Drive
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Continue on McCombs Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · McCombs Street
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Take the ramp slight right
82 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway South Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
6.8 mi · 11 min · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
2323 ft · 30 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 273: McNutt Road
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto McNutt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive
1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Sunland Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Gateway South Boulevard
Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Sunland Park?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Chaparral and 16.7 miles from Sunland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaparral and Sunny near Sunland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Anthony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 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 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
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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