Origin
Chaparral, NM
Evening in Chaparral on Saturday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to North Valley, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
264.6 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaparral, NM
Wikimedia Commons
North Valley, NM
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Chaparral, NM to North Valley, NM is 264.6 miles and takes about 4 hours 46 minutes 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, traversing the Desert Southwest region. Expect a highway-focused experience with minimal stops, making it a straightforward trip. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient drive between these two points.
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
132.3 miles from Chaparral, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 226.8 mi | 3h 50m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 17.6 mi | 17m |
| O'Hara Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| East Lisa Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| 2nd Street Northwest | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Prescott Anthony Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| Comanche Road Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Griegos Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 226.8 mi, about 3h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and North Valley, 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
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
201 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
516 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 227
Toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pan American Freeway Northeast
14
Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Comanche Road Northeast
15
Continue on Griegos Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Griegos Road Northeast
16
Turn right onto NM 47
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
2nd Street Northwest
17
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 46 minute duration, leaving in the morning is ideal to allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 226.8-mile stretch on I 25, as services can be spaced out in this part of the Desert Southwest. The estimated fuel cost is around $40, so be sure to budget accordingly before you depart Chaparral.
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 132.3 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.8 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 58 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Valley, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chaparral, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 264.6 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 226.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.3 miles from Chaparral, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.8 miles.
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 5.6 and 259.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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.
8
259.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 227
Toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.96 one way
$79.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.87 | $87.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $47.49 | $94.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.42 | $116.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.78 | $12.70 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.15 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.04 | $16.93 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
North Valley, NM
Evening in North Valley on Saturday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 46m 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 264.6
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads like I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. You'll spend the longest stretch, 226.8 miles, on I 25 before transitioning to surface roads. The latter portion of the drive on O'Hara Road will feel more rural.
86% 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: 226.8 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m 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 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 North Valley, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Albuquerque
31.7 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 264.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 226.8 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at North Valley, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to North Valley, NM
Explore more options from Chaparral, NM or browse trips ending in North Valley, NM.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NM road trips.