Origin
Chaparral, NM
Late night in Chaparral on Sunday
Local time
5:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to Las Cruces, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaparral, NM
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Las Cruces, NM
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Trip Overview
Chaparral, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 37.3 miles and takes about 53m via Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Desert Southwest region, connecting two points in New Mexico. Given the brief duration and minimal mileage, it's a straightforward drive suited for a quick transit. You'll be navigating primarily surface roads for this trip, so don't expect extended highway cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 20.3 mi | 20m |
| O'Hara Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| East Lisa Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Prescott Anthony Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| South Church Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Valley Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| War Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 20.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Las Cruces, NM.
1
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
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
9
Continue on NM 188
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Valley Drive
10
Turn slight right onto NM 478
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue
320 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Lohman Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
13
Turn left onto East Las Cruces Avenue
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Las Cruces Avenue
14
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right
359 ft
·
26 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Chaparral, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Lisa Drive
Turn left onto East Lisa Drive
Navigation decision point
5
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
34.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Las Cruces, NM
Late night in Las Cruces on Sunday
Local time
5:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads with no highway segments. You'll be cruising along Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for the longest stretch, covering 20.3 miles without a break. Expect to encounter numerous intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different local roads like O'Hara Road and East Lisa Drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Lisa Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East Lisa Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas 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. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 1 miles (East Lisa Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Cruces, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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