How far is Jal, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Jal, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 373.6 miles (601.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jal and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jal and Enchanted Hills.
-
1
Start on South 3rd Street
2488 ft · 57 sec · South 3rd Street
-
2
Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Avenue
-
3
Continue on NM HWY 128
51.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · NM HWY 128
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Potash Mines Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Potash Mines Road
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on Potash Mines Road
2892 ft · 51 sec · Potash Mines Road
-
6
Turn right onto Pecos Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Pecos Highway
-
7
Continue on South Canal Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · South Canal Street
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on South Canal Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Canal Street
-
9
Continue on West Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street
-
10
Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
-
11
Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway
-
12
Continue on South 1st Street
3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street
-
13
Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway
-
14
Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street
-
15
Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
-
16
Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
-
17
Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
-
18
Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
-
19
Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
-
20
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1512 ft · 38 sec
-
22
Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
-
23
Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
-
24
Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
1682 ft · 41 sec
-
25
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
-
27
Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
-
28
Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
-
29
Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
30
Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
-
31
Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
-
32
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way
-
33
Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
-
34
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jal and Enchanted Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
113 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Jal 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 Jal to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 373.6 miles (601.2 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Jal and 192.4 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.91 one way or $99.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jal and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jal and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 296.21 mi (476.71 km).
#1 Jal
Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.1131800, -103.1935100 |
| Altitude | 936 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $49.91 | $99.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.13 | $112.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.96 | $121.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $71.37 | $142.74 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.