For me either, but I live here and am used to killer long days driving and shooting as this is how I make my living at this since 1978. I once drove to Yellowstone-took one photograph, that I had been stalking for a while, then turned around and drove home because I had to be at work. I once drove all night to Vegas for a commercial shoot and then shot a 12 hour day. Of course I was ten years younger then. I'm not sure I could do that now.
Each of those sites are what roughly-Chaco is 5 hours, Bisti slightly more, MV maybe 4-away from RR? RR is kind of in an out of the way part of NM. Abiquiu is not too far-only about 2 hours away. When I am with my family and trying to do some serious shooting (snap shots are a whole different scenario), I might be able to get away for an afternoon or morning unless they are into the day trip too (my grandkids are too young for such). I am always looking for the sweet light in the early morning or late afternoon. Chaco would require a looonng day (that dirt road will suck this time of year) unless you are happy with mid-day shooting (which I don't recommend there the light is too flat-the same with the Bisti). Abiquiu the same in my opinion. Some structures at Mesa Verde can and should be shot at midday. Additionally the Bisti will require some walking to get into good visual territory,
I try not to combine serious shooting with family vacations-there are just too many demands and compromises, but if I can get away for an afternoon or morning, I don't want to waste all that time driving.
Some of the suggestions above are much better IMO.
