How far is Alamo, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Alamo, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on the route
1740 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1686 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Indian Service Route 54
6.8 mi · 11 min · Indian Service Route 54
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Continue on County Road
24.6 mi · 41 min · County Road
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Continue on Indian Service Route 54
13.5 mi · 33 min · Indian Service Route 54
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Turn right onto Fama Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Fama Road
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Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
1717 ft · 1 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Highway 66
2855 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 6
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Road 6
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Take the ramp right
1667 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Santa Fe, Las Cruces
1838 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
15.3 mi · 17 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and Enchanted Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Road 6
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alamo and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamo to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Los Lunas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Alamo and 106.1 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.98 one way or $41.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamo and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Lunas.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 81.92 mi (131.84 km).
#1 Alamo
Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4208900, -107.5108800 |
| Altitude | 1885 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enchanted Hills
This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3367600, -106.5929600 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.62 | $51.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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