Origin
Chaparral, NM
Afternoon in Chaparral on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to Grants, NM
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
313.3 mi
504 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaparral, NM
Amar Preciado
Grants, NM
Samir Smier
Trip Overview
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Grants, NM covers 313.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, I 40, State Road 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 202.6 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.90 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
156.7 miles from Chaparral, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 42m highway drive covering 313.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 202.6 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 23 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 202.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,452 ft
3,930 ft
Total Climb
3,058 ft
Total Descent
679 ft
Highest Point
6,452 ft
~313.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,522 ft
Notable High Points
4,370 ft at ~65.3 miles
+141 ft prominence
4,936 ft at ~143.6 miles
+9 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and I 40. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near NM 213 / War Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NM 213 / War Road
At end of road, turn left onto NM 213 / War Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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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
310 mi into trip
|
~5h 36m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
6
313.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m in
|
San Jose Drive
At end of road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Chaparral, NM to Grants, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Albuquerque
31.7 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 202.6 mi | 3h 24m |
| I 40 | 41 mi | 41m |
| State Road 6 | 30.7 mi | 39m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 17.6 mi | 17m |
| O'Hara Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| East Lisa Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| I 40 Business | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 202.6 mi, about 3h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Grants, 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
176 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
I 25
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NM 6: Los Lunas
13
Turn left onto NM 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Southwest
14
Continue on NM 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street Northwest
15
Continue on NM 6
31 mi
·
39 min
·
State Road 6
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
17
Merge onto I 40
41 mi
·
41 min
·
I 40
18
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 40 Business
Toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 Business
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40 Business
Toward Grants
20
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
5th Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
San Jose Drive
22
Keep slight right at fork onto San Jose Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
San Jose Drive
23
Arrive at destination
San Jose Drive
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 156.7 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.6 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.7 miles or 2h 52m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grants, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chaparral, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 313.3 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 202.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.7 mi from Chaparral, NM · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.7 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 202.6 miles.
Arriving in Grants, NM
The final approach into Grants, 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 Grants, 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
$47.90 one way
$95.79 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $52.53 | $105.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $56.86 | $113.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.60 | $139.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94 | 1 | $32.90 | $15.04 |
| Efficient EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.41 | $12.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.86 | $20.05 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
Grants, NM
Afternoon in Grants on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Socorro, NM
157 mi in
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
17 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
5h 42m 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 Grants, NM covers 313.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, I 40, State Road 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.7 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 $47.90 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Grants, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,930 ft to 6,452 ft elevation with about 3,058 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
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