How far is Questa, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Questa, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Questa and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Questa and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on the route
74 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
20.1 mi · 30 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1257 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Blueberry Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranchitos Road
1841 ft · 40 sec · Ranchitos Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranchitos Road
2869 ft · 57 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Continue on Los Cordovas
1.2 km · 1 min · Los Cordovas
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Continue on SR-240
1.1 mi · 2 min · SR-240
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Turn right
41.7 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
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 Questa and Enchanted Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
41.7 mi · 01h 00m
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 Questa 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 Questa to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
El Valle de Arroyo Seco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Questa and 71.5 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Questa and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near El Valle de Arroyo Seco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Espanola Animal Control
City of Espanola
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Valle de Arroyo Seco.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Questa and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 km).
#1 Questa
Village
| Population | 1,741 |
| Coordinates | 36.7039100, -105.5950100 |
| Altitude | 2274 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $22.08 | $44.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $25.86 | $51.71 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $30.29 | $60.58 |
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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