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Trip from Chaparral, NM to Bosque Farms, NM

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

243.9 mi

393 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 18m

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

vegetation zone

Chaparral, NM

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Downtown Bosque Farms, NM, NM

Bosque Farms, NM

Andres Alaniz

Trip Overview

The drive from Chaparral, NM to Bosque Farms, NM covers 243.9 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Lisa Drive, War Road, O'Hara Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.83 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

122 miles from Chaparral, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 243.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 243.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lisa 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chaparral, NM to Bosque Farms, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Lisa Drive
War Road
O'Hara Road
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
I 25 North
NM 6
Main Street Southwest
Main Street Northwest

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Lisa Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Bosque Farms, 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 the end of the road, turn left onto War Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · War Road
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward O'Hara Road

26 ft · O'Hara Road
5

Exit the roundabout onto O'Hara Road

8.0 mi · 11 min · O'Hara Road
6

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 32 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

18 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
9

Continue straight

26 mi · 28 min
10

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 49 sec
11

Merge slight left

176 mi · 2 hr 56 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas

0.2 mi · 35 sec · NM 6: Los Lunas
13

Turn right onto Main Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street Southwest
14

Continue on Main Street Northwest

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
15

Continue on Main Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street Southwest
16

Continue on Main Street Northeast

2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street Northeast
17

Continue straight

3.5 mi · 6 min
18

Turn left onto Esperanza Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Esperanza Road
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bosque Loop

207 ft · 8 sec · West Bosque Loop
20

Turn right

43 ft · 3 sec
21

Keep slight left

49 ft · 4 sec
22

Arrive at your destination

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 122 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 2h 13m 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 54 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122 miles or 2h 13m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bosque Farms, 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 243.9 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 122 mi from Chaparral, NM · 2h 13m into the drive

Downtown Elephant Butte, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elephant Butte, NM

122 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

Doña Ana, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elephant Butte, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122 miles from Chaparral, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bosque Farms, NM

The final approach into Bosque Farms, 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 Bosque Farms, 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

$36.83 one way

$73.67 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $40.44 $80.87
premium $4.56 $43.78 $87.55
diesel $5.61 $53.85 $107.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.2 0 $25.61 $11.71
Efficient EV 61 0 $21.34 $9.76
EV Truck/SUV 97.6 1 $34.15 $15.61

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Chaparral, NM

Morning in Chaparral on Friday

Local time

11:47 AM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bosque Farms, NM

Morning in Bosque Farms on Friday

Local time

11:47 AM

MDT

Current temp

44°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

39 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 26m 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 Bosque Farms, NM covers 243.9 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Lisa Drive, War Road, O'Hara Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122 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 $36.83 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 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chaparral, NM to Bosque Farms, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Chaparral, NM to Bosque Farms, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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