Trip from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 25 Business, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, East 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 55.5 miles from Truth or Consequences, 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 $16.75 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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM?

The route from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

110.9 mi

179 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 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 28m

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 Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM covers 110.9 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 Business, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, East O'Hara Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.9 miles on I 25 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.75 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

55.5 miles from Truth or Consequences, NM

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 110.9 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 (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 110.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 Business and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.9 miles on I 25 Business.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 25 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 76.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 Business and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Austin Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM is easy. At 2h 10m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Austin Street): Navigation decision point; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles (NM 213 / War Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Austin Street

Turn right onto Austin Street

Navigation decision point

5

96.7 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

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

Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

4

105 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | NM 213 / War Road

Enter roundabout onto NM 213 / War Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

105.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | West Lisa Drive

Turn right onto West Lisa Drive

Navigation decision point

4

109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | Prescott Anthony Drive

Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 25 Business	76.9 mi	1h 20m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	17 mi	17m
East O'Hara Road	8.1 mi	12m
West Lisa Drive	4.7 mi	9m
South Broadway Street	2.3 mi	4m
Prescott Anthony Drive	1 mi	3m
Austin Street	0.4 mi	1m
War Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 25 Business — 76.9 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Pershing Street

278 ft · 11 sec · South Pershing Street

2

Turn right onto Austin Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Austin Street

3

Turn left onto I 25 Business

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Broadway Street

4

Take the ramp onto I 25 Business

0.3 mi · 29 sec · I 25 Business

5

Turn left onto I 25 Business

77 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 25 Business

6

Merge onto I 10

17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

8

Turn left onto NM 404

8.1 mi · 12 min · East O'Hara Road

9

Enter roundabout onto NM 213

247 ft · 4 sec · War Road

10

Continue on NM 213

0.2 mi · 27 sec · War Road

11

Turn right onto West Lisa Drive

4.7 mi · 9 min · West Lisa Drive

12

Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive

1.0 mi · 3 min · Prescott Anthony Drive

13

Arrive at destination

Prescott Anthony Drive

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 55.5 miles from Truth or Consequences, NM, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.9 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m

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 Truth or Consequences, 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 Truth or Consequences, NM

This is one driving day of about 110.9 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Truth or Consequences, NM.

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

The longest stretch is on I 25 Business for about 76.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.5 mi from Truth or Consequences, NM · 1h 1m 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

Elephant Butte, NM

Fuel and coffee

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

Angostura, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Truth or Consequences, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 25 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.9 miles.

Arriving in Chaparral, NM

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15756463028

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.75 one way

$33.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$18.39	$36.77
premium	$4.56	$19.91	$39.81
diesel	$5.61	$24.49	$48.97

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: 38.8 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	33.3	$11.64	$5.32
Efficient EV	27.7	$9.70	$4.44
EV Truck/SUV	44.4	$15.53	$7.10

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 15, 2026

Origin

Truth or Consequences, NM

Evening in Truth or Consequences on Thursday

Local time

5:28 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chaparral, NM

Evening in Chaparral on Thursday

Local time

5:28 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 10m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM covers 110.9 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 Business, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, East 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 55.5 miles from Truth or Consequences, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.75 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.

The drive from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM is easy. At 2h 10m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Austin Street): Navigation decision point; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles (NM 213 / War Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Truth or Consequences, NM to Chaparral, NM

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Chaparral, NM

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Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

2h 10m on the road

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