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

The driving distance from Lovington, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
313.57 mi
05h 03m
Flight
248.47 mi
399.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.47 mi
Kilometers
399.88 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.57 mi
Kilometers
504.65 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 4:09 PM MDT
Return by in Lovington
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lovington
2026-10-15T11:05
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 4:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lovington
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
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Lovington
155 mi
02h 31m
To Enchanted Hills
158.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Lovington and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue D

    7 m · 4 sec · East Avenue D

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Avenue

    1509 ft · 22 sec · South Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Plains Highway

    2815 ft · 36 sec · Plains Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    19 mi · 22 min · Tatum Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    95.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway

  20. 20

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

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

    769 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
195 mi · 62%
West Broadway Street
71.3 mi · 23%
Tatum Highway
20.1 mi · 6%
Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 4%
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.29 mi · 1%
US 550
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

95.8 mi · 01h 48m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
248.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
02h 31m from Lovington
Leave By
6:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lovington 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 Lovington to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Lovington and 158.5 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.80 one way or $97.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

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

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

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lovington and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 248.47 mi (399.88 km).

Lovington

#1 Lovington

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population11,474
Coordinates32.9440100, -103.3485500
Altitude1192
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: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.89 L · about $48.80
Round trip
$97.59
22.14 gal · 83.78 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $48.80 $97.59
Mid-grade $4.83 $53.51 $107.02
Premium $5.16 $57.13 $114.26
Diesel $6.05 $66.93 $133.86

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 Lovington 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.