How far is Elephant Butte, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Elephant Butte, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elephant Butte and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elephant Butte and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on the route
103 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
650 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1381 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Take the ramp straight
158.3 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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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 Elephant Butte and Enchanted Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lakeshore Road
Take the ramp straight
158 mi · 02h 41m
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 Elephant Butte 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 Elephant Butte to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Elephant Butte and 86.3 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.80 one way or $53.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elephant Butte and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elephant Butte and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 154.91 mi (249.31 km).
#1 Elephant Butte
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.1486800, -107.1847500 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $26.80 | $53.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
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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