Origin
Chaparral, NM
Morning in Chaparral on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to Las Cruces, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Las Cruces, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Las Cruces, NM covers 37.3 miles and takes about 44m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lisa Drive | — | — |
| War Road | — | — |
| O'Hara Road | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| NM 101 | — | — |
| South Valley Drive | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East Lohman Avenue | — | — |
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 Las Cruces, 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
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
NM 101, Valley Drive, University Avenue
9
Continue on South Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Valley Drive
10
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto East Lohman Avenue
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Lohman Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
13
Turn left onto East Las Cruces Avenue
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Las Cruces Avenue
14
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right
358 ft
·
26 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Las Cruces, NM
Morning in Las Cruces on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
37.3 mi in 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Lisa Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Las Cruces, NM is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chaparral, NM to Las Cruces, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chaparral, NM to Las Cruces, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Las Cruces, NM before heading back.
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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