Origin
Tularosa, NM
Evening in Tularosa on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
84.5 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tularosa, NM
Bjorn Pierre
Chaparral, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 54 South, Main Street, Highway 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.76 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Tularosa, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 84.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 54 South 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 54 South | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 54 | — | — |
| Angelina Boulevard | — | — |
| Luna Drive | — | — |
| County Line Drive | — | — |
| El Paseo Real Drive | — | — |
| Prescott Anthony Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 54 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tularosa, NM and Chaparral, NM.
1
Start on Saint Francis Drive
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Saint Francis Drive
2
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
7 min
3
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 54 South
5
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US Highway 54
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 54
7
Turn right onto Angelina Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Angelina Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Luna Drive
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Luna Drive
9
Turn left onto County Line Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Line Drive
10
Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
El Paseo Real Drive
11
Turn left onto Prescott Anthony Drive
7 ft
·
Prescott Anthony Drive
12
Arrive at your destination
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 42.2 miles from Tularosa, NM, or about 42m 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 19 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 42m 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 11m
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 Tularosa, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tularosa, NM
This is one driving day of about 84.5 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Tularosa, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Tularosa, NM · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Tularosa, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.76 one way
$25.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.17 | $30.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Chaparral, NM
Evening in Chaparral on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°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
31 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
1h 24m 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 Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 54 South, Main Street, Highway 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 miles from Tularosa, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.76 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 Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tularosa, NM to Chaparral, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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