Trip from Chaparral, NM to Truth or Consequences, NM

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

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.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 55.3 miles from Chaparral, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

110.7 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chaparral, NM to Truth or Consequences, NM covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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 74.3 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.72 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.

Midpoint

55.3 miles from Chaparral, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 110.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.3 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 16 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 74.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Lisa Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (East Lisa Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1 mi into trip | ~3m in | East Lisa Drive

Turn left onto East Lisa Drive

Navigation decision point

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

107.4 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 25 Business

Take the exit onto I 25 Business toward Truth or Consequences, Williamsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Truth or Consequences, Williamsburg

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 Truth or Consequences, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

Albuquerque

31.7 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 25	74.3 mi	1h 16m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	17.6 mi	17m
O'Hara Road	8 mi	11m
East Lisa Drive	4.7 mi	9m
I 25 Business	3.2 mi	6m
Prescott Anthony Drive	1 mi	3m
War Road	0.2 mi	<1m
South Pershing Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 25 — 74.3 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Truth or Consequences, 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

48 mi · 48 min · I 25

12

Take the exit onto I 25 Business

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 25 Business

Toward Truth or Consequences, Williamsburg

13

Turn right

0.1 mi · 13 sec

14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 Business

2.8 mi · 6 min · I 25 Business

15

Turn right onto South Pershing Street

47 ft · 1 sec · South Pershing Street

16

Arrive at destination

South Pershing Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 55.3 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.3 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 24 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.3 miles or 1h 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 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Truth or Consequences, 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 110.7 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Chaparral, NM.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 74.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.3 mi from Chaparral, NM · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Angostura, NM

55 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

Anthony, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Doña Ana, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Chaparral, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.3 miles.

Arriving in Truth or Consequences, NM

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+15755283444

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.72 one way

$33.44 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$18.35	$36.71
premium	$4.56	$19.87	$39.74
diesel	$5.61	$24.44	$48.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.2	$11.62	$5.31
Efficient EV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43
EV Truck/SUV	44.3	$15.50	$7.08

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chaparral, NM

Afternoon in Chaparral on Thursday

Local time

4:04 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Truth or Consequences, NM

Afternoon in Truth or Consequences on Thursday

Local time

4:04 PM

MDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 18 to 23 mph 0% chance Live forecast

49°F

Angostura, NM

55 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

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

2h 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Truth or Consequences, NM covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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 55.3 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 $16.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (East Lisa Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.

On the drive from Chaparral, NM to Truth or Consequences, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

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Trip from Chaparral, NM to Truth or Consequences, NM

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Truth or Consequences, NM

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NMSU Chile Pepper Institute

Las Cruces Railroad Museum

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chaparral, NM

Truth or Consequences, NM

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 10m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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