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

The driving distance from Grants, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.93 mi
01h 38m
Flight
72.27 mi
116.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.27 mi
Kilometers
116.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.93 mi
Kilometers
157.61 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:37 PM MDT
Return by in Grants
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants
2026-10-15T10:58
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
South Valley
NM

Census designated place

From Grants
48.9 mi
00h 49m
To Enchanted Hills
49 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Jose Drive

    966 ft · 42 sec · San Jose Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on San Jose Drive

    19 m · 5 sec · San Jose Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    913 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    1508 ft · 29 sec · Historic Route 66

  5. 5

    Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Santa Fe Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Santa Fe, Las Cruces

    1838 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Pan American Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Santa Fe Avenue
76.4 mi · 78%
Pan American Freeway
15.3 mi · 16%
US 550
3 mi · 3%
I 25 North
1.17 mi · 1%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

East Santa Fe Avenue

Take the ramp slight right

73.9 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 49m from Grants
Leave By
3:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grants and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Grants and 49 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Valley

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

9 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

89 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

102 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.31 km).

Grants

#1 Grants

City in New Mexico, United States

Population8,835
Coordinates35.1476000, -107.8526100
Altitude1969
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $4.83 $16.73 $33.45
Premium $5.16 $17.86 $35.71
Diesel $6.05 $20.92 $41.84

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 Grants and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 10:58:58.

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.