Origin
Chaparral, NM
Morning in Chaparral on Wednesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to Roswell, NM
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
185.7 mi
299 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 50m
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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Roswell, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Roswell, NM covers 185.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, US Highway 54 South, US Highway 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.9 miles from Chaparral, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Roswell, NM covers 185.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 102 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near County Line Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Line Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Luna Drive): Navigation decision point; at 72.6 miles (US 54; US 70 / US 54,70): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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County Line Drive
Turn left onto County Line Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Luna Drive
Turn right onto Luna Drive
Navigation decision point
4
72.6 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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US 54; US 70 / US 54,70
Turn left onto US 54; US 70 / US 54,70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
81.3 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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South Bookout Road
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
Navigation decision point
4
81.5 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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South Bookout Road
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 102 mi | 2h 11m |
| US Highway 54 South | 34.6 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 54 | 25.6 mi | 26m |
| US 54,70 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Angelina Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Luna Drive | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Mescalero Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 102 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Roswell, NM.
1
Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
5 ft
·
2 sec
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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
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Luna Drive
5
Turn left onto Angelina Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
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Angelina Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 54
26 mi
·
26 min
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US Highway 54
7
Continue on US 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 54
35 mi
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38 min
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US Highway 54 South
9
Turn right onto US 54
5.4 mi
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8 min
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Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
10
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 54,70
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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South Bookout Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bookout Road
13
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Old Mescalero Road
14
Turn right onto US 70
102 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
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Central Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
US 70; US 380
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 92.9 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.9 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, 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 185.7 miles and 3h 58m.
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 Central Avenue for about 102 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.9 mi from Chaparral, NM · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 92.9 miles from Chaparral, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102 miles.
Arriving in Roswell, NM
The final approach into Roswell, 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 Roswell, 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
$28.05 one way
$56.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.79 | $61.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.50 | $8.91 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.00 | $11.88 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Roswell, NM
Morning in Roswell on Wednesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Roswell, NM covers 185.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, US Highway 54 South, US Highway 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.9 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 $28.05 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Line Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Luna Drive): Navigation decision point; at 72.6 miles (US 54; US 70 / US 54,70): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chaparral, NM to Roswell, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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