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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.63 mi
03h 39m
Flight
172.24 mi
277.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.24 mi
Kilometers
277.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.63 mi
Kilometers
371.17 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamogordo
Wed, Apr 15, 9:05 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-15T17:26
Arrive Alamogordo
Wed, Apr 15, 9:05 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enchanted Hills
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From Enchanted Hills
114.7 mi
01h 49m
To Alamogordo
115.9 mi
01h 49m

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
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

    3008 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1711 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto E Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Avenue

    43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
102 mi · 44%
2nd Street
64.6 mi · 28%
Central Avenue
43.9 mi · 19%
Saint Francis Drive
9.82 mi · 4%
North White Sands Boulevard
3.07 mi · 1%
US 550
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
01h 49m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
9:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Alamogordo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Enchanted Hills and 115.9 miles from Alamogordo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.83 one way or $61.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Socorro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Socorro, 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 Socorro.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 172.24 mi (277.19 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
Alamogordo

#2 Alamogordo

City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Population32,126
Coordinates32.8995300, -105.9602700
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.81 L · about $30.83
Round trip
$61.65
16.28 gal · 61.62 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.83 $61.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.67 $69.34
Premium $4.63 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.42 $44.08 $88.16

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 Alamogordo. The current time is 17:26:46.

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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.