Origin
Enchanted Hills, NM
Afternoon in Enchanted Hills on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to Chimayo, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
75.5 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enchanted Hills, NM
Stefan Stefancik
Chimayo, NM
Ken Jacobsen
Trip Overview
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Chimayo, NM covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Taos Highway, Santa Fe Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.5 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 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.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Chimayo, NM covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 19 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 39.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bismark Hills Way.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bismark Hills Way
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~3m in
|
US 550
Turn right onto US 550
Navigation decision point
5
43.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 84, US 285 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84, US 285 North
6
44.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanol...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Enchanted Hills, NM and Chimayo, NM, road signs point toward Espanola and Taos.
Espanola
44.1 mi in
|
~48m
Taos
44.1 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 39.5 mi | 39m |
| Taos Highway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Santa Fe Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| US 550 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| La Puebla Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| North Saint Francis Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Route 76 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Santa Cruz Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 39.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills, NM and Chimayo, NM.
1
Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
247 ft
·
16 sec
·
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
·
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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Merge onto I 25
39 mi
·
39 min
·
I 25
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 84, US 285 North
12
Keep slight left at fork
4.2 mi
·
8 min
Toward US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
13
Continue on US 84; US 285
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Saint Francis Drive
14
Continue on US 84; US 285
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Taos Highway
15
Continue on US 84; US 285
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Santa Fe Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto La Puebla Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
La Puebla Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto NM 76
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Cruz Road
18
Continue on NM 76
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 76
19
Arrive at destination
NM 76
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.5 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 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 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chimayo, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Enchanted Hills, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enchanted Hills, NM
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 39.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Enchanted Hills, NM · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chimayo, NM
The final approach into Chimayo, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.40 one way
$22.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Chimayo, NM
Afternoon in Chimayo on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Santa Fe, NM
38 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
40 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
1h 38m 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 Chimayo, NM covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Taos Highway, Santa Fe Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 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 $11.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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.
Between Enchanted Hills, NM and Chimayo, NM, road signs point toward Espanola and Taos.
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