How far is Los Chavez, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Los Chavez, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
54.74 mi
00h 54m
Flight
43.23 mi
69.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.09 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:00 PM MDT
Return by in Los Chavez
Thu, Oct 15, 12:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Chavez
2026-10-15T11:05
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Chavez
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 Los Chavez
25.2 mi
00h 27m
To Enchanted Hills
29.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 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 Los Chavez and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Chavez and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Square Deal Road

    547 ft · 24 sec · Square Deal Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto NM 314

    5.2 mi · 9 min · NM 314

  3. 3

    Continue on NM-314 N

    2784 ft · 60 sec · NM-314 N

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

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

    769 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street Northwest
39.5 mi · 72%
NM 314
5.21 mi · 10%
US 550
3 mi · 5%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Main Street Southwest
0.64 mi · 1%
NM-314 N
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street Northwest

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 27m from Los Chavez
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Chavez 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 Los Chavez to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 25.2 miles from Los Chavez and 29.5 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.51 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Chavez 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 Los Chavez and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 43.23 mi (69.57 km).

Los Chavez

#1 Los Chavez

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

Population5,446
Coordinates34.7257100, -106.7572600
Altitude1470
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: Square Deal Road (-106.757275, 34.725768)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $8.51
Round trip
$17.01
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $8.51 $17.01
Mid-grade $4.83 $9.33 $18.66
Premium $5.16 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $6.05 $11.67 $23.34

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 Los Chavez and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 11:05:20.

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.