How far is Chaparral, NM from Vado, NM?
The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Vado, NM is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaparral and Vado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral and Vado.
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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
9.6 mi · 14 min · O'Hara Road
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Turn right onto Camino Real Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Camino Real Street
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Continue on Highway 478
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 478
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Turn slight right onto Boyer Road
9 m · 1 sec · Boyer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral and Vado.
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.
O'Hara Road
Exit the roundabout onto O'Hara Road
9.65 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chaparral and Partly Sunny near Vado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaparral to Vado?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 11.1 miles from Chaparral and 11.1 miles from Vado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chaparral and Partly Sunny near Vado.
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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.
Union Depot
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Vado. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 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 Vado
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,194 |
| Coordinates | 32.1117600, -106.6625000 |
| Altitude | 1165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vado (-106.6625, 32.11176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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