How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Questa, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Questa, NM is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Questa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Questa.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1938 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
1003 ft · 20 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68
38.6 mi · 54 min · New Mexico State Highway 68
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Turn left onto SR-240
1.1 mi · 2 min · SR-240
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Continue on Los Cordovas
1.2 km · 1 min · Los Cordovas
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
2869 ft · 58 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
1841 ft · 39 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Blueberry Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blueberry Hill Road
1030 ft · 22 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
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Turn right
1075 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
92 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Questa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 550
Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Questa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Questa?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
El Valle de Arroyo Seco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Enchanted Hills and 70.8 miles from Questa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $43.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Questa.
Stop Ideas Near El Valle de Arroyo Seco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Espanola Animal Control
City of Espanola
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Valle de Arroyo Seco.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Questa. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 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 Questa
Village
| Population | 1,741 |
| Coordinates | 36.7039100, -105.5950100 |
| Altitude | 2274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Questa (-105.59501, 36.70391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $22.00 | $43.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
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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