Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to White Rock, NM

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

80.1 mi

129 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 34m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 48m

5 PM

1h 56m

8 PM

1h 37m

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

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Enchanted Hills, NM

Stefan Stefancik

Trip Overview

The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to White Rock, NM covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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, Los Alamos 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 $12.25 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to White Rock, NM covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m, 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 23 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bismark Hills Way.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 80.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bismark Hills Way): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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

Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

Navigation decision point

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

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...

63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway

64 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway

Towns Along This Route

Between Enchanted Hills, NM and White Rock, 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
Los Alamos Highway	11.5 mi	16m
NM 4	4.3 mi	7m
US 550	2.9 mi	4m
North Saint Francis Drive	2.4 mi	3m
Santa Fe Highway	0.9 mi	1m
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast	0.6 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 White Rock, NM.

Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast

247 ft · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

253 ft · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way

Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Safelite Road Northeast

Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

Turn right onto US 550

1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550

Continue on US 550

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 550

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 550

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 550

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto I 25

39 mi · 39 min · I 25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 84, US 285 North

Keep slight left at fork

4.2 mi · 8 min

Toward US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos

Continue on US 84; US 285

2.4 mi · 3 min · North Saint Francis Drive

Continue on US 84; US 285

12 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway

Continue on US 84; US 285

0.9 mi · 1 min · Santa Fe Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

490 ft · 15 sec

Toward NM 502: Los Alamos Highway Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NM 502

11 mi · 16 min · Los Alamos Highway

Continue on NM 4

460 ft · 7 sec · NM 4

Take the exit onto NM 4

4.2 mi · 7 min · NM 4

Turn left onto Rover Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Rover Boulevard

Turn left onto Meadow Lane

518 ft · 14 sec · Meadow Lane

Arrive at destination

Meadow Lane

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 40.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.1 miles or 44m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White Rock, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 80.1 miles and 1h 41m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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 40.1 mi from Enchanted Hills, NM · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Fe, NM

40 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

Santa Fe, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Fe, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in White Rock, NM

The final approach into White Rock, 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 White Rock, NM.

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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 77.4

View on nps.gov

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $25 near mile 80.1

View on nps.gov

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

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 44.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.25 one way

$24.49 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$13.43	$26.86
premium	$4.61	$14.54	$29.08
diesel	$5.64	$17.80	$35.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24	$8.41	$3.84
Efficient EV	20	$7.01	$3.20
EV Truck/SUV	32	$11.21	$5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Enchanted Hills, NM

Morning in Enchanted Hills on Monday

Local time

10:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

White Rock, NM

Morning in White Rock on Monday

Local time

10:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

38°F

Santa Fe, NM

40 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

33 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

1h 41m 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 White Rock, NM covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 25, Taos Highway, Los Alamos Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.1 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 $12.25 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.

Between Enchanted Hills, NM and White Rock, NM, road signs point toward Espanola and Taos.

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