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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Shiprock, NM is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
189.89 mi
03h 44m
Flight
153.94 mi
247.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.94 mi
Kilometers
247.75 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.89 mi
Kilometers
305.6 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shiprock
Thu, Oct 15, 6:29 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Shiprock
Thu, Oct 15, 6:29 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Enchanted Hills
94.9 mi
01h 52m
To Shiprock
95 mi
01h 52m

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
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    2319 ft · 55 sec · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast

    2686 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    147.4 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    27.1 mi · 37 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1022 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    154 m · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    148 m · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    39 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
27.1 mi · 14%
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 6%
East Broadway Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.51 mi
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

147 mi · 02h 44m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 52m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
9:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Shiprock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Enchanted Hills and 95 miles from Shiprock.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Shiprock. Straight-line distance: 153.94 mi (247.75 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
Shiprock

#2 Shiprock

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Population8,295
Coordinates36.7855500, -108.6870300
Altitude1492
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Shiprock (-108.68703, 36.78555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $29.53
Round trip
$59.07
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $29.53 $59.07
Mid-grade $4.83 $32.39 $64.78
Premium $5.16 $34.58 $69.16
Diesel $6.05 $40.51 $81.02

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 Shiprock. The current time is 14:44:39.

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.