How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Upper Fruitland, NM?

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Upper Fruitland, NM is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
167.91 mi
03h 14m
Flight
135.38 mi
217.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.38 mi
Kilometers
217.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.91 mi
Kilometers
270.23 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Fruitland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:35 AM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 12:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-17T06:21
Arrive Upper Fruitland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
83.9 mi
01h 37m
To Upper Fruitland
83.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Upper Fruitland.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Pinon Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Pinon Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bisti Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bisti Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Upper Fruitland Highway

    2977 ft · 50 sec · Upper Fruitland Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Navajo Route 36

    4 mi · 6 min · Navajo Route 36

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 36

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 7%
Navajo Route 36
4.01 mi · 2%
East Pinon Street
1.36 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Bisti Highway
1.06 mi · 1%
Upper Fruitland Highway
0.56 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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
135.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 37m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
10:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Upper Fruitland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Upper Fruitland?

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 83.9 miles from Enchanted Hills and 83.9 miles from Upper Fruitland.

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

The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Upper Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 135.38 mi (217.88 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
Upper Fruitland

#2 Upper Fruitland

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

Population1,662
Coordinates36.7158400, -108.3142400
Altitude1593
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Upper Fruitland (-108.31424, 36.71584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Upper Fruitland. The current time is 06:21:29.

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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.