Origin
Enchanted Hills, NM
Afternoon in Enchanted Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to Chaparral, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
279 mi
449 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enchanted Hills, NM
Stefan Stefancik
Chaparral, NM
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Enchanted Hills, NM to Chaparral, NM covers 279 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, East O'Hara Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 243.4 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.14 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
139.5 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 243.4 mi | 4h 9m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 17 mi | 17m |
| East O'Hara Road | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| West Lisa Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| US 550 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Prescott Anthony Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Safelite Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 243.4 mi, about 4h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills, NM and Chaparral, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 25 South
10
Merge onto I 25
243 mi
·
4 hr 9 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
13
Turn left onto NM 404
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
East O'Hara Road
14
Enter roundabout onto NM 213
247 ft
·
4 sec
·
War Road
15
Continue on NM 213
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
War Road
16
Turn right onto West Lisa Drive
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
West Lisa Drive
17
Turn right onto Prescott Anthony Drive
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott Anthony Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Prescott Anthony Drive
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 139.5 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.4 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 61 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.5 miles or 2h 27m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chaparral, 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 279 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 243.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.5 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 243.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 264.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 550
Turn right onto US 550
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
264.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 35m in
Take the exit toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.14 one way
$84.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $46.25 | $92.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $50.08 | $100.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.60 | $123.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.29 | $13.39 |
| Efficient EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.41 | $11.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.6 | 1 | $39.06 | $17.86 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Chaparral, NM
Afternoon in Chaparral on Saturday
Local time
12:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Socorro, NM
140 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
1 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
5h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
279 mi in 5h 1m, mostly highway — 243.4 mi of that is on I 25.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 243.4 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bismark Hills Way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 279 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 243.4 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Chaparral, NM before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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