Origin
Chaparral, NM
Late night in Chaparral on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to Las Vegas, NM
Drive Time
6h 21m
Distance
292 mi
470 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaparral, NM
Amar Preciado
Las Vegas, NM
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Las Vegas, NM covers 292 miles and takes about 6h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on El Paseo Real Drive, County Line Drive, Luna Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.64 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
146 miles from Chaparral, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 21m drive with frequent turns across 292 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
El Paseo Real Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chaparral, NM to Las Vegas, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| El Paseo Real Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Line Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Luna Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Angelina Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
El Paseo Real Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Las Vegas, NM.
1
Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott Anthony Drive
2
Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
El Paseo Real Drive
3
Turn left onto County Line Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Line Drive
4
Turn right onto Luna Drive
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Luna Drive
5
Turn left onto Angelina Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Angelina Boulevard
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 54
7
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US Highway 54 South
35 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 54 South
9
Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
10
Turn left onto US 54,70
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
US 54,70
11
Turn left
122 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
12
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
4 min
13
Continue straight
20 mi
·
29 min
14
Turn left onto State Road 219
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Road 219
15
Continue on North US Highway 84
42 mi
·
47 min
·
North US Highway 84
16
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
17
Merge slight left
5.5 mi
·
5 min
18
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
19
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
3 sec
20
Turn left onto East University
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East University
21
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Grand Avenue
22
Turn left onto National Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Vegas, 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 292 miles and 6h 21m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146 mi from Chaparral, NM · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 146 miles from Chaparral, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Las Vegas, NM
The final approach into Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.64 one way
$89.28 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $48.96 | $97.92 |
| premium | $4.61 | $53.00 | $105.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.87 | $129.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.66 | $14.02 |
| Efficient EV | 73 | 0 | $25.55 | $11.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.8 | 1 | $40.88 | $18.69 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Las Vegas, NM
Late night in Las Vegas on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Edgewood, NM
146 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
14 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
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Las Vegas, NM covers 292 miles and takes about 6h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are El Paseo Real Drive, County Line Drive, Luna Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146 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 $44.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chaparral, NM to Las Vegas, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chaparral, NM to Las Vegas, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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