How far is Laguna, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Laguna, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on Rio San Jose Road
651 ft · 18 sec · Rio San Jose Road
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Turn right
2354 ft · 41 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
151 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Santa Fe, Las Cruces
1838 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
15.3 mi · 17 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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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 Bismark Hills Way
89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Enchanted Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rio San Jose Road
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Laguna 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 Laguna to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 33.1 miles from Laguna and 33.2 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.31 one way or $20.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley
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 South Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 49.18 mi (79.15 km).
#1 Laguna
Situated in Cibola County at an elevation of approximately 5,807 feet, this New Mexico community lies within the high desert region west of Albuquerque.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0367100, -107.3828200 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
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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