How far is Socorro, NM from Chaparral, NM?
The driving distance from Socorro, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro and Chaparral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro and Chaparral.
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Start on the route
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn sharp right onto California Street
37 m · 12 sec · California Street
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Continue on California Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · California Street
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Keep slight right
149.7 mi · 2 hr 33 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 Socorro and Chaparral.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
California Street
Keep slight right
150 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Socorro and Sunny near Chaparral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socorro to Chaparral?
The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Socorro and 91.3 miles from Chaparral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Socorro and Sunny near Chaparral.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 143.6 mi (231.1 km).
#1 Socorro
City in New Mexico
| Population | 8,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.0584000, -106.8914200 |
| Altitude | 1403 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.87 | $69.75 |
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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