How far is Sunland Park, NM from Chaparral, NM?

The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.93 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.41 mi
31.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.41 mi
Kilometers
31.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.93 mi
Kilometers
51.38 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaparral
Thu, Oct 15, 11:42 AM MDT
Return by in Sunland Park
Thu, Oct 15, 12:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunland Park
2026-10-15T11:00
Arrive Chaparral
Thu, Oct 15, 11:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunland Park
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anthony
NM

City in New Mexico

From Sunland Park
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Chaparral
16.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Chaparral.

  1. 1

    Start on Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 22 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    1347 ft · 1 min · Loma Vista Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McNutt Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · McNutt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1663 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    1801 ft · 22 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Paisano Drive

    3125 ft · 53 sec · West Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    119 m · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Executive Center Boulevard

    2304 ft · 52 sec · Executive Center Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 478: Copia Street

    1044 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Gateway Boulevard East

    1601 ft · 40 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Copia Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Copia Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pershing Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pershing Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Pershing Drive

    1431 ft · 37 sec · Pershing Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 54 East

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Patriot Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McCombs Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · McCombs Street

  19. 19

    Continue on McCombs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · McCombs Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hermosa Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hermosa Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Prescott Anthony Drive

    2641 ft · 2 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patriot Freeway
10.4 mi · 33%
Executive Center Boulevard
5.95 mi · 19%
McCombs Street
4.26 mi · 13%
McNutt Road
2.82 mi · 9%
Hermosa Drive
1.37 mi · 4%
Pershing Drive
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Patriot Freeway

Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anthony
00h 21m from Sunland Park
Leave By
7:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sunland Park and Sunny near Chaparral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Chaparral?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Sunland Park and 16.8 miles from Chaparral.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Sunny near Chaparral.

Stop Ideas Near Anthony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anthony and the surrounding midpoint area.
Barron Park
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Barron Park

El Paso , TX
11025 Rogers Hornsby St, El Paso, TX 79934
Rating 4.5/5 180 reviews Park
Town of Anthony Texas
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Town of Anthony Texas

Anthony , TX
401 Wildcat Dr, Anthony, TX 79821
Rating 2.9/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Shawn Nixon For City Council

El Paso , TX
10333 Grouse Rd, El Paso, TX 79924
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.

RAIL

Union Depot

29 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

30 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

37 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

113 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 km).

Sunland Park

#1 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Start: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.83 $5.46 $10.92
Premium $5.16 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.05 $6.83 $13.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunland Park and Chaparral. The current time is 11:00:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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