Origin
Chaparral, NM
Late night in Chaparral on Monday
Local time
2:35 AM
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
8/10
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
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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
Spanning 313.3 miles, this trek from Chaparral to Grants takes roughly 5 hours and 42 minutes of pure road time. Because the journey remains entirely within the Desert Southwest, you will experience a consistent landscape as you navigate across New Mexico. With a fuel budget of approximately $48, this trip is manageable as a single-day drive if you start early. You will primarily utilize I-25, I-40, and State Road 6 to reach your destination. While it is certainly possible to power through in one go, planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the long stretch of highway driving.
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 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 79% of your journey is spent on major interstates. You will face a significant, uninterrupted 202.6-mile stretch on I-25, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. The route shifts in character as you transition from the interstate system onto the local segments of State Road 6, providing a change of pace from the high-speed transit. This is a practical drive designed for efficiency rather than technical complexity. Keep your focus sharp during the long interstate portions, as the consistent road rhythm requires steady attention.
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.
East Lisa Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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?
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
This is a straightforward 5h 42m 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 Grants, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lisa Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| War Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| O'Hara Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NM 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Lisa Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 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
·
33 sec
·
NM 6: Los Lunas
13
Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Southwest
14
Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street Northwest
15
Continue on State Road 6
31 mi
·
39 min
·
State Road 6
16
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
17
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
41 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
19
Keep slight right to continue on Grants
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Grants
20
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
397 ft
·
18 sec
·
San Jose Drive
22
Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
San Jose Drive
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 313.3-mile trip, aim to hit the road early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that time to refuel and stretch your legs, especially after completing the 202.6-mile I-25 segment. Because you are traveling through the New Mexico desert, ensure your vehicle is prepared for long stretches between service areas and keep an eye on your fuel gauge relative to your $48 budget. Flexibility is your best asset on this drive; by keeping your pace steady, you can comfortably reach Grants before the day is out without feeling rushed.
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 51m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.7 miles or 2h 51m 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 40m
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.7 mi from Chaparral, NM · 2h 51m 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.
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.
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
Late night in Grants on Monday
Local time
2:35 AM
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 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 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 is a straightforward 5h 42m 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 Grants, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chaparral, NM to Grants, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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