Enchanted Hills to Texico is 245.7 miles and takes about 4h 37m via Coronado Freeway and US Highway 60, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Mexico, traversing the Desert Southwest region. It's a predominantly highway route, making it straightforward for a single-day trip. You'll experience consistent mileage on the main arteries, so plan for steady progress across the landscape.
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
122.9 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Coronado Freeway
114.5 mi
1h 57m
US Highway 60
60 mi
1h 11m
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi
46m
I 25
11.4 mi
12m
Mabry Drive
8.1 mi
9m
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi
7m
US 550
2.8 mi
4m
East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Coronado Freeway
— 114.5 mi, about 1h 57m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 25 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,927 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,488
Quietest
3 AM
~337 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills, NM and Texico, 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
11 mi·12 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Exit 230Toward San Mateo BoulevardUse the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
460 ft·10 sec·Osuna Road Northeast
13
Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi·7 min·San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
15
Merge onto I 40
115 mi·1 hr 57 min·Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
17
Turn right onto US 84
264 ft·3 sec·Historic Route 66
18
Continue on US 84
41 mi·46 min·South US Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi·45 sec·North 4th Street
20
Continue on US 60; US 84
1.3 mi·1 min·East Sumner Avenue
21
Continue on US 60; US 84
60 mi·1 hr 11 min·US Highway 60
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
8.1 mi·9 min·Mabry Drive
23
Arrive at destination
US 60; US 70; US 84
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 37m estimated drive time, leaving Enchanted Hills in the morning allows ample daylight to reach Texico. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $39, this is a manageable one-day excursion. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 114.5-mile stretch on the Coronado Freeway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. This route's highway-heavy profile means you can make good time, so consider an early start to maximize your day.
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 122.9 miles from Enchanted Hills, NM, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 54 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.9 miles or 2h 15m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texico, 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 245.7 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 Coronado Freeway for about 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — 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
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.
7
15.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward San Mateo Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 230
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
5
19.8 mi into trip|~29m in|I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge onto I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.11 one way
$68.22 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$38.16
$76.32
premium
$4.29
$41.49
$82.98
diesel
$4.80
$46.39
$92.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.7
0
$25.80
$11.79
Efficient EV
61.4
0
$21.50
$9.83
EV Truck/SUV
98.3
1
$34.40
$15.72
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Enchanted Hills, NM
Late night
in Enchanted Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 3:13AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Destination
Texico, NM
Late night
in Texico on Sunday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 3:13AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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 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 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 16.9
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 94% of this route on highways, expect mostly high-speed cruising. The longest continuous stretch on the Coronado Freeway measures 114.5 miles, indicating long segments without significant changes in road type. You'll transition to surface roads after the highway portions conclude, likely noticing a change in speed and traffic density as you approach your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.5 mi on Coronado Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Coronado Freeway and US Highway 60. 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 Effort6/10
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 245.7 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 4.4 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 245.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.5 miles on Coronado Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Texico, NM before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4.4 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Texico, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
