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Drive or Fly: Lovington, 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 HOB–ELP. At 245 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 8m

Distance

245.8 mi

Total Cost

$90

CO2

99 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$55
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 14m

23m in the air

Air Distance

188 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

48 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lovington, NM → HOB 29m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 23m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ELP → Chaparral, NM 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lovington, NM HOB — Lea County Regional Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive
Chaparral, NM ELP — El Paso International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOB 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

6h 45m

5h 20m on road

Total Cost

$26

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lovington, NM → Seminole (Anderson Welding) (SMO6) 30m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 320m
Arrival 10m
El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → Chaparral, NM 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $26) $26

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

Stations

From SMO6 — Seminole (Anderson Welding) 0 mi, ~30m drive
To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 0 mi, ~30m 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 4h 8m 3h 14m 6h 45m
Total cost (1 person) $90 $183 $26
Carbon footprint 99 kg CO2 48 kg CO2 14 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 13, 2026.

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