How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Radium Springs, NM?

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Radium Springs, NM is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.35 mi
04h 02m
Flight
196.86 mi
316.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.86 mi
Kilometers
316.81 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.35 mi
Kilometers
369.11 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radium Springs
Sat, May 16, 12:53 AM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Sat, May 16, 4:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-05-15T20:51
Arrive Radium Springs
Sat, May 16, 12:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 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
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From Enchanted Hills
114.8 mi
02h 01m
To Radium Springs
114.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Radium Springs.

  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

    222.7 mi · 3 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Radium Springs

    1197 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fort Selden Road

    1492 ft · 31 sec · Fort Selden Road

  13. 13

    Turn uturn onto Desert Edge Road

    545 ft · 32 sec · Desert Edge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Frodo Place

    1.3 km · 3 min · Frodo Place

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto De Beers

    1 km · 3 min · De Beers

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road D006

    1390 ft · 1 min · County Road D006

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
223 mi · 97%
US 550
2.8 mi · 1%
Frodo Place
0.8 mi
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi
De Beers
0.64 mi
Fort Selden Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

223 mi · 03h 45m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
196.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
02h 01m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Radium Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Radium Springs?

The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Enchanted Hills and 114.5 miles from Radium Springs.

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

The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.64 one way or $61.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Socorro

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

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

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Radium Springs. Straight-line distance: 196.86 mi (316.81 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
Radium Springs

#2 Radium Springs

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,699
Coordinates32.5012000, -106.9280700
Altitude1211
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Radium Springs (-106.92807, 32.5012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.64 L · about $30.64
Round trip
$61.27
16.18 gal · 61.28 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.64 $61.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.46 $68.91
Premium $4.63 $37.42 $74.83
Diesel $5.42 $43.81 $87.61

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Radium Springs. The current time is 20:51:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.