Origin
Enchanted Hills, NM
Evening in Enchanted Hills on Wednesday
Local time
7:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to Boles Acres, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
236.3 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enchanted Hills, NM
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Boles Acres, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Boles Acres, NM covers 236.3 miles and takes about 4h 35m 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 $35.69 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
118.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 236.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 35m 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 Boles Acres, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bismark Hills Way | — | — |
| Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast | — | — |
| Safelite Road Northeast | — | — |
| Safelite Boulevard Northeast | — | — |
| US 550 | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| San Antonio | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Boles Acres, 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
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Saint Francis Drive
18
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
7 min
19
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
20
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 54 South
21
Turn right onto Boles Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Boles Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Boles Avenue
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Boles Avenue
23
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
24
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 118.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 2h 17m 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 52 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 17m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boles Acres, 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 236.3 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 118.1 mi from Enchanted Hills, NM · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boles Acres, NM
The final approach into Boles Acres, 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 Boles Acres, 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
$35.69 one way
$71.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $39.18 | $78.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.81 | $11.34 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.08 | $15.12 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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
Boles Acres, NM
Evening in Boles Acres on Wednesday
Local time
7:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Socorro, NM
118 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 35m 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 Boles Acres, NM covers 236.3 miles and takes about 4h 35m 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 118.1 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 $35.69 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 35m 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 Boles Acres, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Enchanted Hills, NM to Boles Acres, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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