Origin
Chaparral, NM
Morning in Chaparral on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to Bernalillo, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
273.9 mi
441 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaparral, NM
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Bernalillo, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Bernalillo, NM covers 273.9 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, O'Hara Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 239.9 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
136.9 miles from Chaparral, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 273.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 53m highway drive covering 273.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 239.9 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 239.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 53m drive. You will face about 9 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
5
272.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward NM 473
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward NM 473
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 Bernalillo, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Albuquerque
31.7 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 239.9 mi | 4h 4m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 17.6 mi | 17m |
| O'Hara Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| East Lisa Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Prescott Anthony Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Avenida Bernalillo | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| War Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Camino del Pueblo | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 239.9 mi, about 4h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Bernalillo, 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
214 mi
·
3 hr 36 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 240
Toward NM 473
13
Continue on NM 473
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenida Bernalillo
14
Turn left onto NM 313
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Camino del Pueblo
15
Arrive at destination
NM 313
Trip Plan
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 136.9 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.9 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 60 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.9 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bernalillo, 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 273.9 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 239.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.9 mi from Chaparral, NM · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.9 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 239.9 miles.
Arriving in Bernalillo, NM
The final approach into Bernalillo, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bernalillo, NM.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.37 one way
$82.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $45.41 | $90.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $49.16 | $98.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.47 | $120.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.2 | 1 | $28.76 | $13.15 |
| Efficient EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.97 | $10.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.6 | 1 | $38.35 | $17.53 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bernalillo, NM
Morning in Bernalillo on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°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
3 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 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Bernalillo, NM covers 273.9 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, O'Hara Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.9 miles from Chaparral, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Chaparral, NM to Bernalillo, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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