How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Los Lunas, NM?

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Los Lunas, NM is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
44.79 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.51 mi
60.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.79 mi
Kilometers
72.08 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Lunas
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 AM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Los Lunas
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Albuquerque
NM

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

From Enchanted Hills
22.4 mi
00h 26m
To Los Lunas
22.4 mi
00h 26m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Los Lunas.

  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

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus

    1397 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

    1341 ft · 32 sec · Main Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    794 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast

    46 m · 7 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    10 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
38.6 mi · 86%
US 550
2.8 mi · 6%
Main Street Southwest
0.88 mi · 2%
Main Street Northwest
0.8 mi · 2%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Safelite Road Northeast
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albuquerque
00h 26m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Los Lunas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Los Lunas?

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Albuquerque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Enchanted Hills and 22.4 miles from Los Lunas.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albuquerque

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

82 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

94 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Los Lunas. Straight-line distance: 37.51 mi (60.37 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
Los Lunas

#2 Los Lunas

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population16,282
Coordinates34.8061700, -106.7333600
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Los Lunas (-106.73336, 34.80617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.93
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $6.96 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.83 $7.64 $15.28
Premium $5.16 $8.15 $16.31
Diesel $6.05 $9.55 $19.11

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 Los Lunas. The current time is 10:59:12.

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.