How far is Placitas, NM from Chaparral, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Chaparral is 226.86 miles (365.1 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Chaparral, NM is 226.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Placitas to Chaparral with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Chaparral, New Mexico is: 282.34 miles (454.39 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Chaparral will take approximately 04 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4977 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W |
| Latitude | 35.3069800 |
| Longitude | -106.4247500 |
| Altitude | 1815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chaparral
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°1'26"N 106°23'8"W |
| Latitude | 32.0237600 |
| Longitude | -106.3856600 |
| Altitude | 1239 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chaparral: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672,32.023774)
Estimated Travel Time Between Placitas and Chaparral
The distance between Placitas and Chaparral is 454 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Placitas and Chaparral. The current time is 03:12:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.71 liters (9.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Chaparral.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Chaparral is $34.58 (diesel $45.49).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $34.58 | $38.22 | $41.05 | $45.49 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Chaparral (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
