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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Lovington, NM is about 313.8 miles (505 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
313.79 mi
05h 02m
Flight
248.47 mi
399.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.47 mi
Kilometers
399.88 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.79 mi
Kilometers
504.99 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovington
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Lovington
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 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
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Enchanted Hills
155.2 mi
02h 31m
To Lovington
158.6 mi
02h 31m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1244 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

    140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  19. 19

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    1509 ft · 27 sec · South Main Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Avenue D

    7 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
91.9 mi · 29%
East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 23%
Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 18%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 9%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 6%
Oak Street
14.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
248.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
02h 31m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
6:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Lovington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.8 miles (505 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Enchanted Hills and 158.6 miles from Lovington.

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

The direct path is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.80 one way or $97.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

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

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

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 248.47 mi (399.88 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
Lovington

#2 Lovington

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population11,474
Coordinates32.9440100, -103.3485500
Altitude1192
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)
End: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.91 L · about $48.80
Round trip
$97.59
22.14 gal · 83.82 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $48.80 $97.59
Mid-grade $4.83 $53.51 $107.02
Premium $5.16 $57.13 $114.26
Diesel $6.05 $66.93 $133.86

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 Lovington. The current time is 12:43:01.

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.