How far is White Sands, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from White Sands, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Sands and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Sands and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on Headquarters Avenue
1911 ft · 47 sec · Headquarters Avenue
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Continue on Owen Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Owen Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 70: US 70 West, Las Cruces
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: El Paso, Albuquerque
547 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Albuquerque
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
215.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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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 White Sands 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 25 North
Merge slight left
215 mi · 03h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving White Sands 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 White Sands to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 132 miles from White Sands and 132.4 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 9:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.13 one way or $82.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Sands 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.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Sands and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 204.33 mi (328.84 km).
#1 White Sands
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 32.3809300, -106.4794400 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| 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: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $41.13 | $82.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $48.15 | $96.30 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $56.41 | $112.82 |
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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