Chaparral, NM to Corrales, NM is 272.9 miles and takes about 4h 59m via I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Mexico, moving between the Desert Southwest regions. It's a primarily highway drive, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. You can expect a fairly direct path with minimal detours, ideal for a single-day transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.5 miles from Chaparral, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
231.8 mi
3h 56m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi
17m
O'Hara Road
8 mi
11m
East Lisa Drive
4.7 mi
9m
Alameda Boulevard Northeast
4.2 mi
8m
Corrales Road Northwest
3.4 mi
7m
Prescott Anthony Drive
1 mi
3m
War Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 231.8 mi, about 3h 56m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~715 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,027
Quietest
2 AM
~53 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 93 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Corrales, NM.
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Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
1.0 mi·3 min·Prescott Anthony Drive
2
Turn left onto East Lisa Drive
4.7 mi·9 min·East Lisa Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto NM 213
0.2 mi·22 sec·War Road
4
Enter roundabout onto NM 404
26 ft·0 sec·O'Hara Road
5
Continue on NM 404
8.0 mi·11 min·O'Hara Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
18 mi·17 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
9
Continue on I 25
26 mi·28 min·I 25
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
11
Merge onto I 25
206 mi·3 hr 27 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 233Toward NM 528: Alameda BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.2 mi·17 sec·Pan American Freeway Northeast
14
Turn left onto NM 528
4.2 mi·8 min·Alameda Boulevard Northeast
15
Turn slight right
342 ft·12 sec
16
Turn straight onto NM 448
3.4 mi·7 min·Corrales Road Northwest
17
Turn right onto Perea Lane
70 ft·3 sec·Perea Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Perea Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 59m estimated duration, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. You'll cover 231.8 miles on I 25 before transitioning to other roads, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, keeping the $40 budget in mind. While there's only one recommended stop, the route is manageable in a single day, offering flexibility. Watch for the change from highway to surface roads as you near Corrales; the highway percentage drops significantly at that point.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.5 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 231.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.5 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corrales, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chaparral, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chaparral, NM
This is one driving day of about 272.9 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Chaparral, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 231.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 264.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.6 mi into trip|~13m in|NM 213 / War Road
At end of road, turn left onto NM 213 / War Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.9 mi into trip|~13m in|NM 404 / O'Hara Road
Enter roundabout onto NM 404 / O'Hara Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.7 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
5
59.2 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
264.9 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward NM 528: Alameda Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 233
Toward NM 528: Alameda Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.48 one way
$84.96 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$46.83
$93.67
premium
$4.71
$50.62
$101.23
diesel
$6.18
$66.39
$132.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.9
1
$28.65
$13.10
Efficient EV
68.2
0
$23.88
$10.92
EV Truck/SUV
109.2
1
$38.21
$17.47
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Chaparral, NM
Late night
in Chaparral on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
ESE 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Corrales, NM
Late night
in Corrales on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petroglyph National Monument
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 263.5
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 85% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 231.8 miles on I 25, which means consistent cruising for most of the trip. O'Hara Road marks the transition to surface roads for the final segment. Expect a high volume of exits and potential for urban merging as you approach your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 231.8 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near NM 213 / War Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (NM 213 / War Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NM 404 / O'Hara Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,110 ft3,906 ft
Total Climb
1,720 ft
Total Descent
776 ft
Highest Point
5,110 ft
~253.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,205 ft
Notable High Points
4,328 ft at ~58.5 miles+133 ft prominence
5,048 ft at ~136.5 miles+263 ft prominence
5,110 ft at ~253.4 miles+93 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chaparral, NM to Corrales, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
For the town in Spain, see Alburquerque
Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico. Despite this, Albuquerque is often overshadowed as a tourist destination by Santa Fe, 60 miles (97 km) to the north.
But any visit to New Mexico would be incomplete without taking in what Albuquerque has to offer, as New Mexico's only major city has pleasant scenery, colorful history, and a wealth of great attractions in its own right.
The longest stretch is about 231.8 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (NM 213 / War Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NM 404 / O'Hara Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Corrales, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
