How far is Eunice, NM from Chaparral, NM?

The driving distance from Eunice, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.61 mi
04h 10m
Flight
190.73 mi
306.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.73 mi
Kilometers
306.95 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.61 mi
Kilometers
385.62 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaparral
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 PM MDT
Return by in Eunice
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eunice
2026-04-15T10:28
Arrive Chaparral
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eunice
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Loving
NM

Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Eunice
119.7 mi
02h 05m
To Chaparral
120 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eunice and Chaparral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eunice and Chaparral.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue J

    29 m · 6 sec · West Avenue J

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1857 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avenue O

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Avenue O

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West NM Highway 176

    28.5 mi · 42 min · West NM Highway 176

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Carlsbad Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North

    1623 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2529, US 54 Business: McCombs Street, Dyer Street

    885 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    3265 ft · 1 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McCombs Street

    7 mi · 12 min · McCombs Street

  17. 17

    Continue on McCombs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · McCombs Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hermosa Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hermosa Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prescott Anthony Drive

    2641 ft · 2 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eunice and Chaparral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 43%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 14%
West NM Highway 176
28.5 mi · 12%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 9%
Montana Avenue
12.3 mi · 5%
Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
10.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
190.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loving
02h 05m from Eunice
Leave By
8:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eunice and Sunny near Chaparral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eunice to Chaparral?

The road trip is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Eunice and 120 miles from Chaparral.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eunice and Sunny near Chaparral.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eunice and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 190.73 mi (306.95 km).

Eunice

#1 Eunice

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates32.4373400, -103.1590800
Altitude1051
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue J (-103.15908, 32.43736)
End: Prescott Anthony Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.01 L · about $32.04
Round trip
$64.08
16.92 gal · 64.02 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.04 $64.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.03 $72.06
Premium $4.63 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $5.42 $45.81 $91.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eunice and Chaparral. The current time is 10:28:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.