How far is Abilene, TX from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Abilene, TX to Albuquerque, NM is about 485.7 miles (781.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 436.9 miles (703.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Albuquerque.
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Start on South Pine Street
535 ft · 20 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn sharp right onto Chestnut Street
112 m · 16 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on West Highway 80
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: El Paso
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: El Paso
40.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn left onto Clovis Road
6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road
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Continue on Highway 84
11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84
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Continue on US Highway 84
24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
109.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
116.5 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
1343 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
3239 ft · 43 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Central Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Locust Street Northeast
1788 ft · 51 sec · Locust Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Albuquerque.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Abilene and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 485.7 miles (781.7 km) and usually takes 08h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Muleshoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.6 miles from Abilene and 243.1 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 436.9 miles (703.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.79 one way or $123.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Abilene and Albuquerque, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abilene and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Albuquerque.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 436.95 mi (703.21 km).
#1 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albuquerque (-106.65114, 35.08449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 782 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.61 | $61.79 | $123.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $70.53 | $141.06 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $77.03 | $154.05 |
| Diesel | $5.71 | $97.87 | $195.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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