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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Jarales, NM is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
59.35 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.92 mi
81.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.92 mi
Kilometers
81.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.35 mi
Kilometers
95.52 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jarales
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 AM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-16T02:16
Arrive Jarales
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
29.7 mi
00h 35m
To Jarales
29.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.6 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1527 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highway 116

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 116

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Castillo Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Castillo Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jarales Road

    2042 ft · 59 sec · Jarales Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cordova Loop

    21 m · 3 sec · Cordova Loop

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Loop

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
52.6 mi · 89%
US 550
2.8 mi · 5%
Highway 116
1.03 mi · 2%
Castillo Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Jarales Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 54m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 35m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Jarales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 29.7 miles from Enchanted Hills and 29.6 miles from Jarales.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Jarales. Straight-line distance: 50.92 mi (81.95 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
Jarales

#2 Jarales

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population2,475
Coordinates34.6131200, -106.7636400
Altitude1460
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Jarales (-106.76364, 34.61312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Jarales. The current time is 02:16:43.

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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.