How far is Santa Clara, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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 Santa Clara and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on Mineral Street
14 m · 4 sec · Mineral Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
806 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.3 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the ramp left
1649 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
177.7 mi · 3 hr
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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 Santa Clara 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.
Wrights Cabin Road
Merge slight left
178 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Santa Clara and 124.8 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 8:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.66 one way or $77.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Santa Clara and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 197.89 mi (318.48 km).
#1 Santa Clara
Situated in Grant County at an elevation of 5,978 feet, this village lies in the high desert foothills of southwestern New Mexico near Silver City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7795200, -108.1503200 |
| Altitude | 1822 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $42.39 | $84.79 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $45.26 | $90.52 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $53.02 | $106.05 |
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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