How far is Upper Fruitland, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Upper Fruitland, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
163.91 mi
02h 38m
Flight
135.38 mi
217.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.38 mi
Kilometers
217.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.79 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 AM MDT
Return by in Upper Fruitland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Fruitland
2026-04-17T04:42
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Fruitland
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
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Upper Fruitland
83.9 mi
01h 19m
To Enchanted Hills
80 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W
Destination
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Fruitland and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Fruitland and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Navajo Route 36

    4 mi · 6 min · Navajo Route 36

  2. 2

    Continue on Upper Fruitland Highway

    2977 ft · 55 sec · Upper Fruitland Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bisti Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bisti Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Pinon Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Pinon Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Bloomfield Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    147 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    147.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast

    2711 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    2330 ft · 54 sec · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bismark Hills Way

    77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
147 mi · 90%
Bloomfield Highway
11.4 mi · 7%
Navajo Route 36
4.01 mi · 2%
West Pinon Street
1.35 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.11 mi · 1%
Bisti Highway
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Bloomfield Boulevard

Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

147 mi · 02h 44m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
135.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 19m from Upper Fruitland
Leave By
1:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Fruitland and Mostly Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Fruitland to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Upper Fruitland and 80 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Fruitland and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 135.38 mi (217.88 km).

Upper Fruitland

#1 Upper Fruitland

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Population1,662
Coordinates36.7158400, -108.3142400
Altitude1593
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: Navajo Route 36 (-108.314357, 36.716583)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $21.89
Round trip
$43.78
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.89 $43.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.62 $49.23
Premium $4.63 $26.73 $53.47
Diesel $5.42 $31.30 $62.60

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Fruitland and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 04:42:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.