Lordsburg, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is 314.9 miles and takes about 5h 50m via I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Mexico's Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent landscape for most of the trip. It's primarily a highway route, making it a straightforward option for a single day of travel. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground within the state.
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
157.4 miles from Lordsburg, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
200.3 mi
3h 22m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
59.2 mi
59m
Hatch Highway
23.8 mi
36m
New Mexico State Road 26
23 mi
34m
US 550
2.9 mi
5m
North Gold Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 200.3 mi, about 3h 22m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~905 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,334
Quietest
2 AM
~102 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 93 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 Lordsburg, NM and Enchanted Hills, NM.
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Start on US 70
393 ft·22 sec·US 70
2
Turn sharp left onto US 70
486 ft·7 sec·US 70
3
Take the exit onto US 70
0.1 mi·17 sec·US 70
4
Turn right onto NM 494
0.6 mi·50 sec·Main Street
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
59 mi·59 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
8
Continue on West Cedar Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Cedar Street
9
Turn left onto US 180
1.3 mi·2 min·North Gold Avenue
10
Turn right onto NM 26
6.7 mi·11 min·Hatch Highway
11
Continue on NM 26
10.0 mi·14 min·New Mexico State Road 26
12
Continue on NM 26
17 mi·25 min·Hatch Highway
13
Continue on NM 26
12 mi·18 min·New Mexico State Road 26
14
Continue on NM 26
0.4 mi·39 sec·West Hall Street
15
Turn left onto West Canal Road
0.3 mi·25 sec·West Canal Road
16
Continue on NM 26
0.4 mi·34 sec·Franklin Street
17
Continue on NM 26
0.7 mi·1 min·New Mexico State Road 26
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
19
Merge onto I 25
200 mi·3 hr 22 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 242Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
22
Continue on US 550
1.7 mi·3 min·US 550
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 550
1.1 mi·2 min·US 550
24
Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.5 mi·1 min·Safelite Boulevard Northeast
25
Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.6 mi·1 min·Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
26
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
293 ft·14 sec·Bismark Hills Way
27
Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
247 ft·10 sec·Albany Hills Drive Northeast
28
Arrive at destination
Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 6 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave any time that suits you. However, starting earlier in the morning will give you more flexibility for any unscheduled stops. The longest stretch without a major highway is considerable, so plan your fuel stops accordingly; the estimated fuel cost is $46. There's one recommended stop, which is a good point to stretch your legs and assess your progress before continuing on to Enchanted Hills.
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 157.4 miles from Lordsburg, NM, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.3 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 69 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.4 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enchanted Hills, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lordsburg, 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 Lordsburg, NM
This is one driving day of about 314.9 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Lordsburg, 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 200.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 310.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70
Turn sharp left onto US 70
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
310.5 mi into trip|~5h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.02 one way
$98.04 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$54.04
$108.08
premium
$4.71
$58.41
$116.81
diesel
$6.18
$76.61
$153.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.5
1
$33.06
$15.12
Efficient EV
78.7
0
$27.55
$12.60
EV Truck/SUV
126
1
$44.09
$20.15
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Lordsburg, NM
Afternoon
in Lordsburg on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 8 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Enchanted Hills, NM
Afternoon
in Enchanted Hills on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
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
6 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
5h 50m 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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 293.2
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?
You'll spend about 65% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 200.3 miles on I 25. The remaining portion will be on surface roads like Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and Hatch Highway. Expect a mostly highway profile, which means you'll likely encounter a steady cruising speed for a significant part of the drive. The transition from highway to surface roads will be gradual.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200.3 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort5/10
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 314.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.1 miles (US 70): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,298 ft4,137 ft
Total Climb
2,028 ft
Total Descent
980 ft
Highest Point
5,298 ft
~315.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,161 ft
Notable High Points
4,509 ft at ~22.5 miles+68 ft prominence
4,748 ft at ~90.1 miles+377 ft prominence
4,935 ft at ~157.6 miles+29 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lordsburg, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Hatch along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 314.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200.3 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 1 rest area 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: at 0.1 miles (US 70): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Enchanted Hills, NM before the return drive.
