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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Grants, NM is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.21 mi
01h 47m
Flight
72.27 mi
116.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.27 mi
Kilometers
116.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.21 mi
Kilometers
156.45 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants
Thu, Oct 15, 12:46 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 2:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-10-15T10:58
Arrive Grants
Thu, Oct 15, 12:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
South Valley
NM

Census designated place

From Enchanted Hills
48.5 mi
00h 53m
To Grants
48.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Coronado Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor

    1073 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Grants

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    955 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive

    121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive

    630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coronado Freeway
73.4 mi · 76%
I 25 South
15.7 mi · 16%
I 40
3.2 mi · 3%
US 550
2.8 mi · 3%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
I 40 West
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Coronado Freeway

Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

73.4 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 53m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
2:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Grants.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Enchanted Hills and 48.7 miles from Grants.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Valley

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

9 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

89 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

102 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Grants. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.31 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
Grants

#2 Grants

City in New Mexico, United States

Population8,835
Coordinates35.1476000, -107.8526100
Altitude1969
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Grants (-107.85261, 35.1476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.83 $16.58 $33.16
Premium $5.16 $17.70 $35.40
Diesel $6.05 $20.74 $41.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Grants. The current time is 10:58:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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