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Drive or Fly: Chaparral, NM to Aztec, 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 ELP–DRO. At 434 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 59m

Distance

434.9 mi

Total Cost

$131

CO2

176 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$96
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
− Driver fatigue on longer stretches
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 42m

41m in the air

Air Distance

344 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

88 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chaparral, NM → ELP 22m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 41m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DRO → Aztec, NM 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Chaparral, NM ELP — El Paso International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive
Aztec, NM DRO — Durango La Plata County Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 17m compared to driving
+ 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 59m 3h 42m
Total cost (1 person) $131 $189
Carbon footprint 176 kg CO2 88 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
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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
434.9 mi 7h 58m

via I 25, US 550, I 10

Alternative (+79 min)
448.9 mi 9h 18m

via US 550, US 54, NM 42

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