How far is University Park, NM from Chaparral, NM?
The driving distance from University Park, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Chaparral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Chaparral.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
128 m · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East University Avenue
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Take the ramp sharp left toward El Paso, Deming
115 m · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 21 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 University Park and Chaparral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving University Park and Partly Sunny near Chaparral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Park to Chaparral?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 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?
Vado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from University Park and 17.3 miles from Chaparral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around University Park and Partly Sunny near Chaparral.
Stop Ideas Near Vado
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 Vado.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Union Depot
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Chaparral. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.08 km).
#1 University Park
Census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.2834300, -106.7533400 |
| Altitude | 1193 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.00 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $5.89 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
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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