How far is Albuquerque, NM from Alamo, NM?

The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Alamo, NM is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.67 mi
02h 14m
Flight
66.97 mi
107.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.97 mi
Kilometers
107.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.67 mi
Kilometers
131.44 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM MDT
Return by in Albuquerque
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albuquerque
2026-04-15T16:14
Arrive Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albuquerque
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Los Lunas
NM

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

From Albuquerque
40.8 mi
01h 07m
To Alamo
40.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Alamo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Alamo.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northwest

    1607 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue Northwest

    89 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest

    1005 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 40 West

    1196 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    29.7 mi · 31 min · Coronado Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Road 6

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Road 6

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Highway 66

    2855 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 66

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highland Boulevard

    1717 ft · 1 min · Highland Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fama Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Fama Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Service Route 54

    20.6 mi · 44 min · Indian Service Route 54

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road

    18.6 mi · 31 min · County Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Indian Service Route 54

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Indian Service Route 54

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    1686 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1740 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Alamo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coronado Freeway
29.7 mi · 36%
Indian Service Route 54
26.6 mi · 33%
County Road
18.6 mi · 23%
State Road 6
1.93 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northwest
1.42 mi · 2%
Fama Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Coronado Freeway

Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

29.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Lunas
01h 07m from Albuquerque
Leave By
2:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Alamo?

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Los Lunas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Albuquerque and 40.8 miles from Alamo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Alamo.

Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Los Lunas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Lunas.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

32 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

107 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 66.97 mi (107.77 km).

Albuquerque

#1 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

Population562,540
Coordinates35.0844900, -106.6511400
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alamo

Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4208900, -107.5108800
Altitude1885
CountryUnited States
Start: Albuquerque (-106.65114, 35.08449)
End: Alamo (-107.51088, 34.42089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.91 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.27 $24.53
Premium $4.63 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $5.42 $15.60 $31.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albuquerque and Alamo. The current time is 16:14:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.