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Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Puebla, NM

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

72.1 mi

116 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Enchanted Hills, NM, NM

Enchanted Hills, NM

Stefan Stefancik

Downtown La Puebla, NM, NM

La Puebla, NM

Saúl Sigüenza

Trip Overview

The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Puebla, NM covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 $10.89 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

36.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to La Puebla, NM covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m, 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 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 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 10 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 6/10

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 72.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bismark Hills Way

Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

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...
5
72 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Placita Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Placita Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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 La Puebla, 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
North Saint Francis Drive 2.4 mi 3m
La Puebla Road 2.3 mi 5m
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast 0.6 mi 1m
Firehouse Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 25 — 39.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills, NM and La Puebla, 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

2.3 mi · 5 min · La Puebla Road
17

Turn right onto Firehouse Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Firehouse Road
18

Continue on Placita Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Placita Road
19

Keep slight left at fork onto Placita Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Placita Road
20

Arrive at destination

Placita Road

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 36.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 40m 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 16 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.1 miles or 40m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Puebla, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enchanted Hills, NM

This is one driving day of about 72.1 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 36.1 mi from Enchanted Hills, NM · 40m into the drive

capital city of New Mexico, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Fe, NM

36 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

Placitas, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Agua Fria, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in La Puebla, NM

The final approach into La Puebla, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 64.7
View on nps.gov
Petroglyph National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument

National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 44.8
View on nps.gov
Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument

National Monument

Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour $25 near mile 27.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.89 one way

$21.78 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.95 $23.91
premium $4.56 $12.94 $25.88
diesel $5.61 $15.92 $31.84

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: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.6 0 $7.57 $3.46
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.31 $2.88
EV Truck/SUV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Enchanted Hills, NM

Morning in Enchanted Hills on Thursday

Local time

11:21 AM

MDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Puebla, NM

Morning in La Puebla on Thursday

Local time

11:21 AM

MDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Santa Fe, NM

36 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

1h 32m 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 La Puebla, NM covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 36.1 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 $10.89 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 72.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Enchanted Hills, NM and La Puebla, NM, road signs point toward Espanola and Taos.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Petroglyph National Monument and Pecos National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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