Drive or Fly: Artesia, NM to Chaparral, NM?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ROW–ELP. At 208 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 59m

Distance

208.2 mi

Total Cost

$81

CO2

84 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$46

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 26m

15m in the air

Air Distance

129 mi

Total Cost

$180

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Artesia, NM → ROW 49m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → Chaparral, NM 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Artesia, NM ROW — Roswell Air Center Airport 33 mi, ~49m drive

Chaparral, NM ELP — El Paso International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ROW and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 51m

3h 10m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US1192s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Artesia, NM → Carlsbad (Road Runner Express) (CBD6) 47m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 190m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → Chaparral, NM 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From CBD6 — Carlsbad (Road Runner Express) 31 mi, ~47m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 19 mi, ~29m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 59m	3h 26m	4h 51m
Total cost (1 person)	$81	$180	$15
Carbon footprint	84 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

208.2 mi 3h 59m

via US 62; US 180, US 285, Loop 375

Shortest (+0 min)

179.1 mi 3h 59m

via US 82, US Highway 54 South, US 54

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Artesia, NM to Chaparral, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.