Origin
Enchanted Hills, NM
Morning in Enchanted Hills on Thursday
Local time
10:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
192.1 mi
309 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
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6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enchanted Hills, NM
Stefan Stefancik
Capitan, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, 2nd Street, US 550 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.9 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 192.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 101.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bismark Hills Way.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM is easy. At 3h 40m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bismark Hills Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 550): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bismark Hills Way
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 550
Turn right onto US 550
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward I 25 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 25 South
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
San Antonio
106.3 mi in
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~1h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 101.9 mi | 1h 44m |
| 2nd Street | 84.9 mi | 1h 45m |
| US 550 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I-25 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Safelite Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Safelite Boulevard Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bismark Hills Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 101.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills, NM and Capitan, NM.
1
Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
247 ft
·
16 sec
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Albany Hills Drive Northeast
2
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
253 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bismark Hills Way
3
Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
4
Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Safelite Road Northeast
5
Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Safelite Boulevard Northeast
6
Turn right onto US 550
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 550
7
Continue on US 550
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 550
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 550
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 25 South
10
Merge onto I 25
102 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Toward San Antonio
12
Continue on I-25
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-25
13
Continue on US 380
85 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
2nd Street
14
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at 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 96.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 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 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.1 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Capitan, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enchanted Hills, 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 Enchanted Hills, NM
This is one driving day of about 192.1 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Enchanted Hills, 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 101.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.1 mi from Enchanted Hills, NM · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, 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 101.9 miles.
Arriving in Capitan, NM
The final approach into Capitan, 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 Capitan, 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
$29.01 one way
$58.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.17 | $9.22 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.89 | $12.29 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Capitan, NM
Morning in Capitan on Thursday
Local time
10:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
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96 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
11 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
3h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, 2nd Street, US 550. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.01 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM is easy. At 3h 40m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bismark Hills Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 550): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Capitan, NM, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
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