How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Arenas Valley, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Arenas Valley, NM is about 251 miles (403.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Arenas Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Arenas Valley.
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Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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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 Safelite Road Northeast
1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast
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Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast
1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto US 550
1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
177.8 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillsboro
1169 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.2 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arenas Valley Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Arenas Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arenas Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Arenas Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
178 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Arenas Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Arenas Valley?
The road trip is about 251 miles (403.9 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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 125.6 miles from Enchanted Hills and 125.3 miles from Arenas Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.55 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Arenas Valley.
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
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Arenas Valley. Straight-line distance: 197.89 mi (318.47 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arenas Valley
Arenas Valley is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7939600, -108.1842100 |
| Altitude | 1871 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arenas Valley (-108.18421, 32.79396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $3.79 | $33.55 | $67.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
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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