Origin
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Morning in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque on Friday
Local time
7:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Chaparral, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h
Distance
265.7 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
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Chaparral, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Chaparral, NM covers 265.7 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bledsoe Road Northwest, 4th Street Northwest, Osuna Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.13 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
132.8 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 265.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 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 drive with frequent turns across 265.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bledsoe Road Northwest 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 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Chaparral, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe Road Northwest | — | — |
| 4th Street Northwest | — | — |
| Osuna Road Northwest | — | — |
| 2nd Street Northwest | — | — |
| Griegos Road Northwest | — | — |
| Comanche Road Northeast | — | — |
| Pan American Freeway Northeast | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bledsoe Road Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM and Chaparral, NM.
1
Start on Guadalupe Trail Northwest
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
Guadalupe Trail Northwest
2
Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bledsoe Road Northwest
3
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street Northwest
4
Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Osuna Road Northwest
5
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Osuna Road Northwest
6
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street Northwest
7
Turn left onto Griegos Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Griegos Road Northwest
8
Continue on Comanche Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Comanche Road Northeast
9
Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pan American Freeway Northeast
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
476 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 25 South: Las Cruces
11
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
229 mi
·
3 hr 53 min
·
Pan American Freeway
12
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
14
Turn left onto East O'Hara Road
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
East O'Hara Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward War Road
246 ft
·
4 sec
·
War Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto War Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
War Road
17
Turn right onto West Lisa Drive
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
West Lisa Drive
18
Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott Anthony Drive
19
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 132.8 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, or about 2h 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 58 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.8 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chaparral, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
This is one driving day of about 265.7 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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 132.8 mi from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.8 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chaparral, NM
The final approach into Chaparral, 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 Chaparral, 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
$40.13 one way
$80.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $44.05 | $88.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $47.69 | $95.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.66 | $117.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.90 | $12.75 |
| Efficient EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.3 | 1 | $37.20 | $17.00 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Chaparral, NM
Morning in Chaparral on Friday
Local time
7:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°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
1 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
4h 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Chaparral, NM covers 265.7 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bledsoe Road Northwest, 4th Street Northwest, Osuna Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.8 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.13 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 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Chaparral, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Chaparral, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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