Origin
Las Cruces, NM
Late night in Las Cruces on Sunday
Local time
2:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Las Cruces, NM to Chaparral, 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
37.5 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 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Cruces, NM
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Chaparral, NM
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Trip Overview
Spanning 37.7 miles, this quick trip from Las Cruces to Chaparral is a straightforward journey through the heart of the Desert Southwest. You can easily complete the drive in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, allowing you to keep your travel costs minimal. Since the route stays entirely within New Mexico, you will remain comfortably within the same regional landscape for the duration of your trip. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local errand, the lack of required stops makes this an efficient and uncomplicated passage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 20.1 mi | 20m |
| East O'Hara Road | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| West Lisa Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Prescott Anthony Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| North Church Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Valley Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| War Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 20.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces, NM and Chaparral, NM.
1
Start on this road
284 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
65 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
4
Turn right onto East Amador Avenue
330 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Amador Avenue
5
Turn left onto NM 478
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto NM 188
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Valley Drive
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 10
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
10
Turn left onto NM 404
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
East O'Hara Road
11
Enter roundabout onto NM 213
247 ft
·
4 sec
·
War Road
12
Continue on NM 213
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
War Road
13
Turn right onto West Lisa Drive
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
West Lisa Drive
14
Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott Anthony Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Prescott Anthony Drive
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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Las Cruces, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Church Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
NM 213 / War Road
Enter roundabout onto NM 213 / War Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
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
Chaparral, NM
Late night in Chaparral on Sunday
Local time
2:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°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 cooler 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local roads like North Church Street, East Amador Avenue, and South Main Street to reach your destination. Because the entire 37.7-mile distance is comprised of city streets and local thoroughfares, you should anticipate frequent stops and a more deliberate pace. This path lacks a long, uninterrupted stretch, requiring your full attention as you transition between urban road segments. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you close to the ground and well-connected to the local infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.5 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chaparral, 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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