How far is Las Vegas, NM from Chaparral, NM?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Chaparral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Chaparral.
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Start on Bridge Street
28 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on National Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · National Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East University
1227 ft · 21 sec · East University
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Take the ramp slight right
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1035 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
41.6 mi · 47 min
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Continue on State Road 219
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Road 219
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 54
19.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on 8th Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
25.6 mi · 26 min · US Highway 54
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Turn right onto Angelina Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · Angelina Boulevard
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Turn right onto Luna Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Luna Drive
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Turn left onto County Line Drive
2643 ft · 1 min · County Line Drive
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Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive
2662 ft · 2 min · El Paseo Real Drive
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Turn left onto Prescott Anthony Drive
2 m · 1 sec · 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 Las Vegas and Chaparral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
78.1 mi · 01h 52m
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 Las Vegas and Sunny near Chaparral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Chaparral?
The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Carrizozo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Las Vegas and 148.6 miles from Chaparral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.38 one way or $78.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny near Chaparral.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 255.53 mi (411.23 km).
#1 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| 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: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.38 | $78.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.29 | $88.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.10 | $96.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.32 | $112.63 |
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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