Origin
Chaparral, NM
Late night in Chaparral on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaparral, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
278.9 mi
449 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
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6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaparral, NM
Amar Preciado
Enchanted Hills, NM
Stefan Stefancik
Trip Overview
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM covers 278.9 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, O'Hara Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 241.4 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139.4 miles from Chaparral, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 1m highway drive covering 278.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 241.4 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 241.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near NM 213 / War Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 278.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (NM 213 / War Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NM 404 / O'Hara Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NM 213 / War Road
At end of road, turn left onto NM 213 / War Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NM 404 / O'Hara Road
Enter roundabout onto NM 404 / O'Hara Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
6
274.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 242
Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Ber...
7
274.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Chaparral, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Albuquerque
31.7 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 241.4 mi | 4h 6m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 17.6 mi | 17m |
| O'Hara Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| East Lisa Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| US 550 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Prescott Anthony Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Safelite Boulevard Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 241.4 mi, about 4h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaparral, NM and Enchanted Hills, NM.
1
Start on Prescott Anthony Drive
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott Anthony Drive
2
Turn left onto East Lisa Drive
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
East Lisa Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto War Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
War Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward O'Hara Road
26 ft
·
O'Hara Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto O'Hara Road
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
O'Hara Road
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
17 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
9
Continue straight
26 mi
·
28 min
10
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Merge slight left
215 mi
·
3 hr 37 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
14
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
3 min
15
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
16
Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
17
Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
18
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
292 ft
·
15 sec
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Bismark Hills Way
19
Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Albany Hills Drive Northeast
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139.4 miles from Chaparral, NM, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 241.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.4 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enchanted Hills, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chaparral, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chaparral, NM
This is one driving day of about 278.9 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chaparral, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 241.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.4 mi from Chaparral, NM · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.4 miles from Chaparral, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 241.4 miles.
Arriving in Enchanted Hills, NM
The final approach into Enchanted Hills, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Enchanted Hills, NM.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.64 one way
$85.27 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $46.77 | $93.53 |
| premium | $4.61 | $50.62 | $101.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.96 | $123.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.28 | $13.39 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.6 | 1 | $39.05 | $17.85 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Enchanted Hills, NM
Late night in Enchanted Hills on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Socorro, NM
139 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chaparral, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM covers 278.9 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, O'Hara Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.4 miles from Chaparral, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 278.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (NM 213 / War Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NM 404 / O'Hara Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Chaparral, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
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