Origin
Enchanted Hills, NM
Night in Enchanted Hills on Sunday
Local time
11:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Luz, NM
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
226.1 mi
364 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
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6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enchanted Hills, NM
Stefan Stefancik
Trip Overview
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Luz, NM covers 226.1 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bismark Hills Way, Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast, Safelite Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.56 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
113.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 226.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bismark Hills Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Luz, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bismark Hills Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Safelite Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Safelite Boulevard Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 550 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Antonio | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bismark Hills Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills, NM and La Luz, NM.
1
Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
246 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
·
48 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 straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
8
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 25 South
10
Merge slight left
102 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
San Antonio
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
13
Continue on 2nd Street
65 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
2nd Street
14
Turn right onto E Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
E Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Continue on Central Avenue
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Central Avenue
17
Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Saint Francis Drive
18
Turn left onto Alamo Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Alamo Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto La Luz Road
220 ft
·
13 sec
·
La Luz Road
20
Turn left onto Section Road
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Section Road
21
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 113.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.1 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Luz, 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 226.1 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.1 mi from Enchanted Hills, NM · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 113.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Luz, NM
The final approach into La Luz, 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 La Luz, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.56 one way
$69.13 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| premium | $4.61 | $41.04 | $82.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.74 | $10.85 |
| Efficient EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.65 | $14.47 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
La Luz, NM
Night in La Luz on Sunday
Local time
11:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Socorro, NM
113 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 20m 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 Enchanted Hills, NM to La Luz, NM covers 226.1 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bismark Hills Way, Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast, Safelite Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.1 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 $34.56 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 is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Luz, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Luz, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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