How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Raton, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Raton, NM is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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.
Town in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Raton.
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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
210 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Raton, Folsom
896 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Cook Avenue
2060 ft · 41 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
927 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1902 ft · 42 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
147 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Clark Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Raton.
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
210 mi · 03h 31m
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 Mostly Sunny near Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Raton?
The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Las Vegas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Enchanted Hills and 107.9 miles from Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 9:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.54 one way or $67.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Raton.
Stop Ideas Near Las Vegas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Raton. Straight-line distance: 161.75 mi (260.31 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 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raton (-104.43915, 36.90336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $33.54 | $67.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
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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