How far is Lee Acres, NM from Chaparral, NM?
The driving distance from Lee Acres, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 430.5 miles (692.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.5 miles (541.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee Acres and Chaparral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee Acres and Chaparral.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
147 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
243.4 mi · 4 hr 9 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 Lee Acres and Chaparral.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
243 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lee Acres and Sunny near Chaparral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee Acres to Chaparral?
The road trip is about 430.5 miles (692.8 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215 miles from Lee Acres and 215.5 miles from Chaparral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.5 miles (541.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 94 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.96 one way or $133.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee Acres and Sunny near Chaparral.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
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 Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee Acres and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 336.45 mi (541.46 km).
#1 Lee Acres
Located in northwestern New Mexico's San Juan County at an elevation of 5,469 feet, this census-designated place is situated within the semi-arid San Juan Basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6988900, -108.0367400 |
| Altitude | 1667 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 693 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $66.96 | $133.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $73.43 | $146.86 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $78.40 | $156.79 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $91.84 | $183.68 |
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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