How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Eunice, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Eunice, NM is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Eunice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Eunice.
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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
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
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Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Artesia Highway
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Turn left onto George Shoup Relief Route
8.4 mi · 10 min · George Shoup Relief Route
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Turn left onto East Greene Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn right onto West NM Highway 176
28.5 mi · 42 min · West NM Highway 176
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.4 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1854 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue J
37 m · 5 sec · West Avenue J
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue J
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Eunice.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
8th Street
Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eunice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Eunice?
The road trip is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km) and usually takes 07h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from Enchanted Hills and 179.4 miles from Eunice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.81 one way or $111.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eunice.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Eunice. Straight-line distance: 280.89 mi (452.05 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 Eunice
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.4373400, -103.1590800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eunice (-103.15908, 32.43734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $55.81 | $111.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $61.20 | $122.40 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $65.34 | $130.68 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $76.54 | $153.08 |
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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