How far is Española, NM from Chaparral, NM?
The driving distance from Española, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Española and Chaparral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Española and Chaparral.
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Start on North Paseo de Onate
3 m · 2 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on Paseo de Onate
52 m · 20 sec · Paseo de Onate
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Take the exit right toward Los Alamos Highway
56 m · 5 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Merge slight left onto Los Alamos Highway
900 ft · 19 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Bridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Santa Clara Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2507 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
283.7 mi · 4 hr 50 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
1231 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East O'Hara Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · East O'Hara Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward War Road
75 m · 4 sec · War Road
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Exit the roundabout onto War Road
1119 ft · 27 sec · War Road
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Turn right onto West Lisa Drive
4.7 mi · 9 min · West Lisa Drive
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Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Prescott Anthony Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Española and Chaparral.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Saint Francis Drive
Merge slight left
284 mi · 04h 50m
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 Española and Sunny near Chaparral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Española to Chaparral?
The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Española and 173.1 miles from Chaparral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 6:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.13 one way or $92.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Española and Sunny near Chaparral.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Española and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 274.68 mi (442.05 km).
#1 Española
City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
| Population | 9,981 |
| Coordinates | 35.9911300, -106.0805800 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chaparral
Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0237600, -106.3856600 |
| Altitude | 1239 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $46.13 | $92.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.87 | $103.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.95 | $131.91 |
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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