Ames to Enchanted Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

837.4 miles 1347.7 km · straight line
1004.9 miles estimated 1617.2 km · driving distance
20h 13min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ames from Enchanted Hills?

The distance from Ames to Enchanted Hills is 837.4 miles (1347.7 km) as the crow flies. Enchanted Hills is located WSW of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1004.9 miles, taking about 20h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Enchanted Hills in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Enchanted Hills. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ames to Enchanted Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 13min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 16min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 17min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Enchanted Hills

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Enchanted Hills
35.34°N, 106.59°W
America/Denver
1500m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients