How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Zuni Pueblo, NM?

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Zuni Pueblo, NM is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
171.61 mi
03h 36m
Flight
128.76 mi
207.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.76 mi
Kilometers
207.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.61 mi
Kilometers
276.18 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zuni Pueblo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Zuni Pueblo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Grants
NM

City in New Mexico, United States

From Enchanted Hills
85.7 mi
01h 48m
To Zuni Pueblo
85.9 mi
01h 48m

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
32°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Zuni Pueblo.

  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

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa

    987 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Gallup

    2389 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Coronado Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael

    954 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    648 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto San Rafael Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ice Caves Road

    17.3 mi · 22 min · Ice Caves Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53

    25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53

  19. 19

    Continue on Bond Street - NM53

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 53 - NM53

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53

  21. 21

    Continue on San Rafael Road

    2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road

  22. 22

    Continue on NM 53

    7.7 mi · 19 min · NM 53

  23. 23

    Continue on New Mexico 53

    1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chavez Circle

    144 m · 21 sec · Chavez Circle

  25. 25

    Continue on Chavez Circle

    525 ft · 24 sec · Chavez Circle

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Twin Buttes Drive

    574 ft · 25 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coronado Freeway
76.8 mi · 45%
Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 15%
Ice Caves Road
17.3 mi · 10%
I 25 South
15.7 mi · 9%
Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 7%
San Rafael Road
9.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Coronado Freeway

Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

76.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grants
01h 48m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
9:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Clear near Zuni Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Zuni Pueblo?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Enchanted Hills and 85.9 miles from Zuni Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 9:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.67 one way or $53.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Clear near Zuni Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Grants

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

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

RAIL

Gallup station

91 mi away
201 East Highway 66
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

110 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Zuni Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 128.76 mi (207.22 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
Zuni Pueblo

#2 Zuni Pueblo

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,302
Coordinates35.0725300, -108.8506400
Altitude1918
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Zuni Pueblo (-108.85064, 35.07253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.92 L · about $26.67
Round trip
$53.34
12.1 gal · 45.84 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $26.67 $53.34
Mid-grade $4.83 $29.25 $58.49
Premium $5.16 $31.22 $62.45
Diesel $6.05 $36.58 $73.16

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 Zuni Pueblo. The current time is 10:59:30.

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.