How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Alamo, NM?

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Alamo, NM is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.85 mi
02h 36m
Flight
81.92 mi
131.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.92 mi
Kilometers
131.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.85 mi
Kilometers
163.91 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:52 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-15T16:15
Arrive Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enchanted Hills
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Los Lunas
NM

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

From Enchanted Hills
51 mi
01h 18m
To Alamo
50.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Alamo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Alamo.

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast

    1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 550

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa

    987 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Gallup

    2389 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    31.9 mi · 33 min · Coronado Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road 6

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Road 6

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Highway 66

    2855 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 66

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Boulevard

    1717 ft · 1 min · Highland Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fama Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Fama Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Service Route 54

    20.6 mi · 44 min · Indian Service Route 54

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road

    18.6 mi · 31 min · County Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Indian Service Route 54

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Indian Service Route 54

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right

    1686 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1740 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Alamo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coronado Freeway
31.9 mi · 31%
Indian Service Route 54
26.6 mi · 26%
County Road
18.6 mi · 18%
I 25 South
15.7 mi · 15%
US 550
2.8 mi · 3%
State Road 6
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Coronado Freeway

Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

31.9 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Lunas
01h 18m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
1:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Alamo?

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 Enchanted Hills and 50.9 miles from Alamo.

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 19.9 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 1:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Alamo.

Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Los Lunas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Lunas.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

32 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

107 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 81.92 mi (131.84 km).

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#1 Enchanted Hills

This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.3367600, -106.5929600
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alamo

Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4208900, -107.5108800
Altitude1885
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Alamo (-107.51088, 34.42089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.19
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.60 $27.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.29 $30.58
Premium $4.63 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $5.42 $19.44 $38.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Alamo. The current time is 16:15:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.