How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from White Sands, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to White Sands, NM is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and White Sands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and White Sands.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
235.5 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1786 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1124 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Missile Range Headquarters
821 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Missile Range Headquarters
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Owen Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Owen Road
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Continue on Headquarters Avenue
1911 ft · 47 sec · Headquarters Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Headquarters Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and White Sands.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
236 mi · 03h 59m
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 White Sands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to White Sands?
The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 132.1 miles from Enchanted Hills and 131.8 miles from White Sands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 7:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.04 one way or $82.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near White Sands.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and White Sands. Straight-line distance: 204.33 mi (328.84 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 White Sands
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 32.3809300, -106.4794400 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Sands (-106.47944, 32.38093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $45.00 | $90.01 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $48.05 | $96.10 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $56.29 | $112.58 |
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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