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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Aztec, NM is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
156.93 mi
03h 00m
Flight
129.01 mi
207.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.01 mi
Kilometers
207.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.93 mi
Kilometers
252.55 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aztec
Mon, Apr 20, 6:29 AM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Mon, Apr 20, 9:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-20T03:28
Arrive Aztec
Mon, Apr 20, 6:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Enchanted Hills
78.5 mi
01h 30m
To Aztec
78.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    2319 ft · 55 sec · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast

    2686 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    147.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1900 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    8 mi · 13 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Chaco Street

    566 ft · 21 sec · East Chaco Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 1st Street
8.05 mi · 5%
Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.51 mi
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.44 mi
West Broadway Boulevard
0.36 mi
East Chaco Street
0.11 mi
Bismark Hills Way
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

147 mi · 02h 44m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 30m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
10:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Aztec.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Enchanted Hills and 78.4 miles from Aztec.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Aztec.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Aztec. Straight-line distance: 129.01 mi (207.62 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
Aztec

#2 Aztec

City in New Mexico, USA

Population6,332
Coordinates36.8222300, -107.9928500
Altitude1721
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Aztec (-107.99285, 36.82223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
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.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.98
Round trip
$41.96
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Aztec. The current time is 03:28:22.

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.