How far is Thoreau, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Thoreau, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thoreau and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thoreau and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on Lenore Avenue
64 m · 11 sec · Lenore Avenue
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Turn right onto Hawk Drive
50 m · 6 sec · Hawk Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
2569 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 371
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Take the ramp left toward I 40: Grants, Albuquerque
2732 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
104.8 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Thoreau and Enchanted Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Thoreau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Enchanted Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thoreau to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Thoreau and 63.5 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Thoreau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Grants
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 Grants.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thoreau and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 91.97 mi (148.01 km).
#1 Thoreau
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.4025300, -108.2234000 |
| Altitude | 2177 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $3.79 | $16.97 | $33.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
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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